The bill doesn’t define when a minor can give consent. It is intentionally vague, Wiener’s office said, and would rely on guidelines already in state law around when a child is able to consent on certain medical procedures. The California Medical Association cited that as a reason for concern.
“There are also serious questions about the nature and legal threshold for informed consent as used in the bill,” Norman said.
Under current medical guidelines, doctors form teams of experts, including psychologists or urologists, to evaluate each individual circumstance. Considering the physical and emotional health of the future child is a key piece of the evaluation, Norman said.
Under the bill, doctors could not be criminally held responsible if they violate the law but could be disciplined by the state’s medical board.
Wiener said his office will work with the medical association if it has constructive feedback.
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