HB 427: Health Care Authority and Consent
GENERAL BILL by Michael
Health Care Authority and Consent; Authorizes certain persons to act on behalf of ward before guardian is appointed; prohibits selling or transferring another person's DNA sample for DNA analysis; revises exemptions from prosecution of certain crimes related to unlawful use of DNA samples, DNA analyses, or results of DNA analyses; authorizes health care practitioners & providers to obtain verbal parental consent for provision of health care services, medical procedures, & prescription of medicinal drugs to minor child; requires health care practitioners & providers to document certain information when written parental consent is not obtained.
Last Action: 5/5/2023 House - Died in Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
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Bill History
Date Chamber Action 1/24/2023 House • Filed
2/1/2023 House • Referred to Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee
• Referred to Judiciary Committee
• Referred to Health & Human Services Committee
• Now in Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee
3/7/2023 House • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
5/5/2023 House • Died in Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee
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HB 427, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 1/24/2023 at 9:22 AM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: None Citations - Statutes (3)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 744.441 Powers of guardian upon court approval. Page 1 (pdf) 817.5655 Unlawful use of DNA; penalties; exceptions. Page 2 (pdf) 1014.06 Parental consent for health care services. Page 4 (pdf)