Bill
LB 369
Overview: LB 369, Allow persons eighteen years of age to make health care decisions and persons under nineteen years of age in correctional facilities to consent to medical and men
Overview: LB 369, Allow persons eighteen years of age to make health care decisions and persons under nineteen years of age in correctional facilities to consent to medical and mental health care, was introduced on January 16, 2025 and is currently scheduled for a notice of hearing on February 07, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The main purpose of this bill is to expand healthcare decision-making rights for two specific populations: 1) young adults aged 18, and 2) minors under 19 who are incarcerated. The intent is to increase autonomy and access to necessary medical and mental health services for these groups.
Key Provisions:
- Allows individuals 18 years of age to make their own decisions about healthcare, including the ability to consent to or refuse treatment.
- Permits minors under 19 who are incarcerated in a correctional facility to consent to their own medical and mental health care.
- Requires healthcare providers to respect the decisions made by these individuals, unless there are specific circumstances that would justify overriding their consent.
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would primarily impact two groups: 1) young adults aged 18 who are no longer considered minors, and 2) minors under 19 who are incarcerated in the criminal justice system. It aims to empower these individuals to make important decisions about their own healthcare.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: LB 369 is currently in the notice of hearing stage and will next be considered by the Health and Human Services Committee on February 07, 2025. If passed by the committee, it would then proceed to a full vote by the Nebraska Legislature.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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