Senate Bill 70 proposes to allow minors who are classified as unaccompanied youth to consent to and receive medically necessary health care without the need for parental or guardian permission. An unaccompanied youth is defined in accordance with federal law as a homeless youth not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian. To qualify for this consent, the minor must be at least 14 years old and not under the supervision of certain state departments or agencies. Additionally, a written confirmation from designated professionals, such as school social workers or shelter intake employees, is required to verify the minor's status as an unaccompanied youth.

The bill also provides legal protections for healthcare professionals who provide services to these minors based on their consent, ensuring they cannot be held liable in civil or criminal actions for doing so without parental consent. However, the bill clarifies that it does not exempt healthcare providers from liability for negligence in diagnosis or treatment. Furthermore, it emphasizes that identifying a minor as an unaccompanied youth does not imply abuse or neglect and maintains existing mandatory reporting requirements for suspected abuse or neglect.