HB75 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mike Ball

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Parents or legal guardian, authorize treatment for medical, dental, health, or mental health service, including commitment to mental health facility, where minor refused

Summary

HB75 would allow a parent or guardian to authorize mental health treatment or commitment for a minor under 18 even if the minor refuses.

What This Bill Does

It lets a parent or legal guardian of a minor under 18 authorize mental health services or commitment to a mental health facility, even if the minor says no. It expands the current rule by allowing parental authority to override a minor's refusal for mental health care (the current law permits youths aged 14 and up to consent for themselves). It only affects mental health treatment and commitment, not other types of medical care.

Who It Affects

• Parents or legal guardians of minors under 18 would gain the authority to authorize mental health treatment or commitment even against the minor's expressed refusal.
• Minors under 18 could have their right to refuse mental health treatment overridden by a parent or guardian.

Key Provisions

• Allows a parent or legal guardian of a minor under 18 to authorize mental health treatment or commitment to a mental health facility even if the minor expressly refuses.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Parents