Relating to: consent to mental health treatment by minors who are age 14 or older.

AB 112 allows minors aged 14 or older to consent to inpatient mental health treatment without parental or guardian approval, directly affecting these minors, their parents/guardians, and mental health facilities. The bill amends statutes to let minors 14+ sign treatment applications themselves, and if parents refuse consent or cannot be found, minors may petition a court for approval. Facilities must now inform minors and parents (if available) of their rights, including the right to an independent evaluation and court hearings. The law requires facilities to file court petitions within 3 days if a minor aged 14+ refuses to join a treatment application. This bill focuses on expanding minor autonomy in mental health care decisions while maintaining court oversight.