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A Caption Bill That Would Have Undermined The Protections For Children Against A Legal Doctrine Called “The Mature Minors Doctrine,” Was Stalled In The Tennessee State Senate.
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Governor Bill Lee Signed A Bill That Counteracts Tennessee’s “Mature Minor Doctrine” On Wednesday. The Mature Minor Doctrine Clarification Act, Sponsored By Representative John Ragan And Senator Janice Bowling, Requires That Healthcare Providers Obtain Informed Consent From A Parent Or Legal Guardian Before Providing Vaccinations To A Minor.
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Yesterday, Legislation Requiring The Written Consent Of A Parent Or Legal Guardian Before A Healthcare Professional Can Provide A Vaccination To A Minor, Passed Out Of The House Committee Process And Also Was Passed On The Senate Floor.
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