Second Stage Lapsed 25th Seanad 51/2018

Mental Health (Capacity To Consent To Treatment) Bill 2018

Sponsor: Máire Devine
Introduced: 16 May 2018
Last updated: 20 Apr 2020

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Amends Mental Health Act 2001 to allow people aged 16+ to consent to mental health treatment without parental permission.
Enables minors over 16 to make their own decisions about mental health care, changing current consent requirements.
Bill lapsed; did not become law. Status and practical effect unknown as it did not complete the legislative process.

Stage timeline

First Stage 25th Seanad

16 May 2018
Second Stage 25th Seanad

16 May 2018