This bill amends existing law regarding breast surgeries for minors by allowing a physician to perform such surgeries at the request of the minor, provided that the minor has consulted with her primary care physician. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision to RSA 329:53, II, which states that breast surgery can be performed "at the election of the minor in consultation with her primary care physician." This addition expands the circumstances under which breast surgeries can be conducted, alongside existing exceptions for correcting gynecomastia, symptomatic macromastia, and congenital deformities of the breast or chest wall.

In summary, the bill modifies the limitations on breast surgeries for minors by introducing a new option for minors to elect surgery in consultation with their primary care physician, thereby enhancing their autonomy in medical decision-making. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 329:53
SB520 text: 329:53