Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with house amendments and pass a bill that establishes provisions for electroconvulsive treatment for children in the state of Idaho.

Highlights:

• Authorizes the use of electroconvulsive therapy to treat children older than 14 (Sec. 1).

• Requires the informed consent of a child and their parents before electroconvulsive therapy may be used (Sec. 1).

• Requires that the use of electroconvulsive therapy is only employed in potentially fatal situations where all other options have been exhausted (Sec. 1).

• Requires the agreement of at least 2 board-certified psychiatrists before electroconvulsive therapy may be used. (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that establishes provisions for electroconvulsive treatment for children in the state of Idaho.

Highlights:

• Authorizes the use of electroconvulsive therapy to treat children older than 14 (Sec. 1).

• Requires the informed consent of a child and their parents before electroconvulsive therapy may be used (Sec. 1).

• Requires that the use of electroconvulsive therapy is only employed in potentially fatal situations where all other options have been exhausted (Sec. 1).

• Requires the agreement of at least 2 board-certified psychiatrists before electroconvulsive therapy may be used. (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text