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Proposed Law Would Leave New York Parents in the Dark About Children’s Health Decisions

Proposed Law Would Leave New York Parents in the Dark About Children’s Health Decisions
Student backpacks hang on the backs of classroom chairs at a New York City school on June 24, 2022. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
Juliette Fairley
Juliette Fairley
Freelance reporter
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Legislation that would limit a parent’s rights when it comes to their child’s immunizations and sexual reproductive health is under consideration by the New York state Assembly.

Assembly Bill 9963 would authorize treatment without parental knowledge or consent if a medical provider believes the child understands the repercussions.

Juliette Fairley
Juliette Fairley
Freelance reporter
Juliette Fairley is a freelance reporter for The Epoch Times and NTD and a graduate of Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. Born in Chateauroux, France, and raised outside of Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, Juliette is a well-adjusted military brat. She has written for many publications across the country. Send Juliette story ideas at [email protected]
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