SPONSOR: Derges
This bill provides that for any minor contacting a medical professional or mental health professional seeking mental health care that such professional immediately evaluate the minor to determine if such minor is an imminent danger to him or herself or others and to provide or refer the minor to receive appropriate care or treatment.
Any minor consenting to mental health counseling or treatment under Section 431.061, RSMo shall have all records kept confidential and not shared with any parent or guardian without the minors consent and no such parent or guardian shall prohibit or interfere with any treatment provided.
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