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S13542024 Regular Session Signed into law

Amends existing law to establish provisions for electroconvulsive treatment for children.

HEALTH -- Amends existing law to establish provisions for electroconvulsive treatment for children.

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Idaho law currently allows for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for adults through informed consent to treatment and for children with a court order. ECT has been demonstrated to be effective in treating severe depression and other psychological disorders that are resistant to pharmaceutical treatment and other interventions. This legislation sets a minimum age of twelve (12) years old for ECT and provides parents with the ability to provide informed consent to treatment.

house Chamber· Apr 1, 2024

House Third Reading

Passed
46 Yea
23 Nay
1 absentPassed by 23 votes
Republican
35 yea/23 nay
Democrat
11 yea/0 nay
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ABSENT / NOT VOTING (1)

Session Law Chapter 304 Effective: 07/01/2024