Maryland lawmakers want counseling for children without parental consent - The Washington Post
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Summary:
"In voting to make Maryland one of five states that allows preteens to get mental health treatment without parental consent, Del. Kumar P. Barve said he was honoring an uncle he never met....
The bill, which passed 92 to 44 and is headed to Gov. Larry Hogan’s desk, lowers the age for consenting to mental health treatment from 16 years old to 12....
Opponents said the measure would strip parents of their rights, while proponents said it provides young people who might be afraid to talk to their parents or guardians about their struggles an avenue to get the help they need...."