Section 109.610 – Right to care for certain sexually transmitted infections without parental consent.

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a minor who may have come into contact with any sexually transmitted infection may give consent to the furnishing of hospital, medical or surgical care related to the diagnosis or treatment of the sexually transmitted infection, if the sexually transmitted infection is one that is required by law […]

Section 109.640 – Right to medical or dental treatment without parental consent; provision of birth control information and services to any person.

(1) A physician, physician assistant licensed under ORS 677.505 to 677.525, nurse practitioner licensed under ORS 678.375 to 678.390 or naturopathic physician licensed under ORS chapter 685 may provide birth control information and services to any person without regard to the age of the person. (2) A minor 15 years of age or older may […]

Section 109.650 – Disclosure without minor’s consent and without liability.

A hospital or a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, naturopathic physician, dentist or optometrist described in ORS 109.640 may advise a parent or legal guardian of a minor of the care, diagnosis or treatment of the minor or the need for any treatment of the minor, without the consent of the minor, and is not […]

Section 109.660 – Construction.

The provisions of ORS 109.640, 109.650 and this section do not amend or supersede the provisions of ORS 109.610 or 435.435. [1971 c.381 §3; 1973 c.827 §16]

Section 109.670 – Right to donate blood.

(1) Any person 16 years of age or over may donate blood to any blood program without obtaining permission of a parent or guardian. (2) As used in subsection (1) of this section, “blood program” means any voluntary and noncompensatory program for the drawing of blood which is approved by the American Association of Blood […]

Section 109.672 – Certain persons immune from liability for providing care to minor.

(1) No person licensed, certified or registered to practice a health care profession or health care facility shall be liable for damages in any civil action arising out of the failure of the person or facility to obtain the consent of a parent to the giving of medical care or treatment to a minor child […]

Section 109.675 – Right to diagnosis or treatment for mental or emotional disorder or chemical dependency without parental consent.

(1) A minor 14 years of age or older may obtain, without parental knowledge or consent, outpatient diagnosis or treatment of a mental or emotional disorder or a chemical dependency, excluding methadone maintenance, by a physician or physician assistant licensed by the Oregon Medical Board, a psychologist licensed by the Oregon Board of Psychology, a […]

Section 109.680 – Disclosure by mental health care provider without minor’s consent; civil immunity.

(1) As used in this section, “mental health care provider” means a physician or physician assistant licensed by the Oregon Medical Board, psychologist licensed by the Oregon Board of Psychology, nurse practitioner registered by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, clinical social worker licensed under ORS 675.530, professional counselor or marriage and family therapist licensed […]

Section 109.685 – Immunity from civil liability for person providing treatment or diagnosis.

A physician, physician assistant, psychologist, nurse practitioner, clinical social worker licensed under ORS 675.530, professional counselor or marriage and family therapist licensed by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists, naturopathic physician licensed under ORS chapter 685 or community mental health program described in ORS 109.675 who in good faith provides diagnosis or […]

Section 109.690 – Parent or guardian not liable for payment under ORS 109.675.

If diagnosis or treatment services are provided to a minor pursuant to ORS 109.675 without consent of the minor’s parent or legal guardian, the parent, parents or legal guardian of the minor shall not be liable for payment for any such services rendered. [1985 c.525 §4]

Section 109.695 – Rules for implementation of ORS 109.675 to 109.695.

For the purpose of carrying out the policy and intent of ORS 109.675 to 109.695 while taking into account the respective rights of minors at risk of chemical dependency or mental or emotional disorder and the rights and interests of parents or legal guardians of such minors, the Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules for […]

Section 109.697 – Right to contract for dwelling unit and utilities without parental consent.

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that there are in the State of Oregon unemancipated minors who are living apart from their parents and are homeless. Many of these minors are able financially to provide housing and utility services for themselves and their children, but cannot contract for these necessities due to perceived legal limitations affecting […]