Act 65 of 2020 | Department of Human Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Act 65 of 2020 | Department of Human Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Act 65 of 2020
Allowing Minors to Consent to Medical Care — Mental Health Treatment and Release of Medical Records
Act 65 of 2020 governs who can provide consent for voluntary mental health treatment of minors who are 14 years of age and less than 18 years of age, in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Act 65 also addresses who may grant consent to the release of a minor’s medical records.  Act 65 of 2020 was signed by Governor Wolf on July 23, 2020 and supersedes Act 147 of 2004.
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Related Resources
DHS Bulletin
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OMHSAS-23-01: Act 65 of 2020: Consent to Mental Health Treatment for Minors
— Jan. 24, 2023
Appendix A:
Overview of Act 65 of 2020
— PowerPoint Presentation
Attachment B:
Sample Petition for Objection to Voluntary Inpatient Mental Health Treatment by a Minor
Attachment C:
Act 65 of 2020 Frequently Asked Questions
Do You Have Questions?
Questions relating to Act 65 of 2020 may be sent to
RA-PWACT65of2020@pa.gov