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SB 491

Bill Giving Teens Unfettered Access to Therapists Arouses Debate Over Parental Rights Christen McCurdy Tue, 05/07/2013 - 11:04
Senate Bill 491 would allow teens to bypass their parents when seeking help for mental health issues, which can arise from conflicts with their parents.

 

May 7, 2013 — Teens struggling with a problem at home could have a better chance to access mental health services under a bill debated Monday in the House Health Committee.