HB25-1070
Electroconvulsive Treatment for Minors
Concerning the conditions when electroconvulsive treatment may be performed on a minor.
Session:
2025 Regular Session
Subject:
Bill Summary
Health Care & Health Insurance
For a minor who is 15 years of age or younger, current law authorizes electroconvulsive treatment (ECT) to be performed if certain conditions are met, including that ECT is medically necessary to treat life-threatening malignant catatonia. The act removes this condition.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)