The beginning of 2012 marks the implementation of at least four new California laws that affect children, preteens, teens and parents.
How does AB 499 change the rules of medical consent with respect to 12-year-old children?
Introduced by San Diego Assembly Member Toni Atkins on Feb. 15, and signed by Gov. Jerry Brown on Oct. 9, AB 499 amends minors' medical consent rights. Around the Capitol spells out the text of this law that allows children aged 12 to consent -- without parental permission -- to receive the vaccine against human papilloma virus, known as HPV. In the past, a minor's consent was only valid if the child came "into contact with an infectious, contagious, or communicable disease" that required medical care.
What does SB 929 mean for children currently riding in booster seats?
Representing the California second district, Sen. Noreen Evans introduced SB 929, which raises the age for mandatory booster seat occupancy to 8 Sen. Evans highlights on her senate webpage that the new law, which Gov. Brown signed on Oct. 4, "will save children's lives and reduce injuries to children when they are involved in vehicular accidents." Californians must now buckle in their children into booster seats until the youngsters are 8 years old or taller than 4-foot-9. In the past, the mandatory booster seat law only applied to children until they turned 6 years old; a similar law was vetoed by former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Why does the California Society of Dermatology call SB 746 a victory for young Californians?
CalDerm outlines on the society's website that SB 746 was introduced by Sen. Ted Lieu and signed by the governor on Oct. 9. In order to now use a commercial tanning bed, tanning salon clients must be at least 18 years old. Last year the minimum age was 15, if the youngster had parental consent. Calling it "a move that will help protect young adults from developing deadly melanoma," CalDerm supports the belief that teens need more maturity to make the educated decision whether or not to use a tanning bed.
What does SB 514 mean for teens suffering from a cold or the flu?
Signed into law on Aug. 31, California's Legislative Counsel's Digest explains that SB 514 makes it unlawful for minors under the age of 18 to purchase dextromethorphan. As explained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, dextromethorphan is an ingredient in popular over-the-counter cold and flu medication, such as Alka-Seltzer Plus, St. Joseph Cough Suppressant, Vicks 44 or Triaminic. Pharmacists and retailers are now required to verify a buyer's age prior to making the sale.
Sylvia Cochran is a Los Angeles area resident with a firm finger on the pulse of California politics. Talk radio junkie, community volunteer and politically independent, she scrutinizes the good and the bad from both sides of the political aisle.
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