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Senate approves bill lowering minors' consent age for behavioral health care after debate, tables amendment
Summary
The New Jersey Senate passed S1188 (with companion S1970), lowering the age at which minors may consent to behavioral health care from 16 to 14 after a contested floor debate and a successful motion to table an amendment meant to ensure parental involvement.
The New Jersey Senate on the floor passed S1188 (and companion S1970), a bill to lower the age at which minors may consent to behavioral health care from 16 to 14, following a heated debate about parental notification and child safety.
Senator Pinacchio argued against the bill, saying it would reduce parental involvement at a time when families can be crucial supports for at-risk youth. "Imagine a 14 year old child who may be suicidal. Why on earth would you deny parents the right to know that?" he said, warning that the change could "put…
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