Administration of controlled substances for treatment of mental illness or emotional disturbance; parental consent required. Provides that a minor shall not be deemed an adult for the purpose of consenting to administration of medication for the treatment of mental illness or emotional disturbance. Currently, a minor is deemed an adult for the purpose of consenting to medical and health services needed in the case of outpatient care, treatment, or rehabilitation for mental illness or emotional disturbance.

Statutes affected:
House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23100047D: 54.1-2969
House: Printed as engrossed 23100047D-E: 54.1-2969