A bill

 

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-17-412 SO AS TO ALLOW PARENTS TO MAKE CERTAIN HEALTHCARE DECISIONS FOR CHILDREN OVER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN IF THE CHILD QUALIFIES AS A DEPENDENT ON AND IS COVERED BY THE PARENTS' HEALTH INSURANCE.

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

 

SECTION 1.  Article 5, Chapter 17, Title 44 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

 

    Section 44-17-412. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a parent has the authority to make healthcare decisions related to the emergency admission of a child who is over the age of eighteen for mental health services pursuant to this article if the child qualifies as a dependent on and is covered by the parent's health insurance.

 

SECTION 2.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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