A bill for an act establishing the right of a parent or guardian of a minor child to consent to and authorize certain medical services over the minor child’s objection.

Removed the Governor's signature block, date, and handwritten-style text artifacts from the top of the document.

Added the official signatures and certification block for the Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, and Chief Clerk of the House.

Replaced the handwritten-style text with clean, typewritten formatting and corrected minor typos found in the original scanned document.

The primary focus changed from adults seeking voluntary treatment to minors whose parents or guardians can authorize treatment over the child's objection.

New requirements mandate that juvenile courts must appoint attorneys for minors involved in these proceedings and order hospitalization only after a hearing proving treatment is necessary and no less restrictive alternative exists.

Added specific definitions for 'minor' (under 18) and clarified that parents bear the ultimate responsibility for medical decisions affecting their children.

Established that parents have a constitutionally protected right to make medical decisions for minors, which can override the child's own objections to treatment.