Existing law establishes the age of 18 years as the age of majority in this State. (NRS 129.010) However, existing law authorizes a local or state health officer, licensed physician or clinic to examine or treat any minor who is suspected of being infected or is infected with any sexually transmitted disease without the consent of the parent, parents or legal guardian of the minor. (NRS 129.060) Section 1 of this bill: (1) clarifies that a minor must consent to such examination or treatment before the examination or treatment is provided; and (2) additionally authorizes a minor to consent to such an examination or treatment provided by a physician assistant or registered nurse. Section 1 also authorizes a minor to give express consent to certain health care providers for the provision of services for the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases or the prescribing, dispensing or administration of a contraceptive drug or device without the consent or notification of the parent, parents or legal guardian of the minor. Existing law prohibits an employee or volunteer at a family resource center which has received a grant from the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services from administering drugs or contraceptives to or performing medical or dental procedures for a minor without written consent from the parent, guardian or legal custodian of the minor. (NRS 430A.180) Section 2 of this bill authorizes a physician, physician assistant, registered nurse or pharmacist who is an employee or volunteer at such a family resource center to provide services for the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases or prescribe, dispense or administer a contraceptive drug or device to a minor without consent of the parent, guardian or legal custodian.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 129.060, 430A.180
Reprint 1: 129.060, 430A.180
Reprint 2: 129.060, 430A.180
As Enrolled: 129.060, 430A.180
BDR: 129.060, 430A.180