Consent by parent for surgery and other procedures on child

38-122. Consent by parent for surgery and other procedures on child. Any parent, including a parent who is a minor, whether married or unmarried, may consent to the performance upon his or her child of a medical, surgical or post mortem procedure by a physician licensed to practice medicine or surgery. The consent of a parent who is a minor shall not be voidable because of such minority, but for such purpose a parent who is a minor shall be deemed to have the same legal capacity to act and shall have the same powers and obligations as has a person of legal age. History: L. 1967, ch. 241, § 1; July 1. Cross References to Related Sections: Emergency care of minors, see 65-2891. Consent by minor for treatment of venereal disease, see 65-2892. Consent by minor for treatment of drug abuse, misuse or addiction, see 65-2892a. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "Abortion Rights of Young Women: The Supreme Court Attacks the Most Vulnerable," Simon Heller, 30 W.L.J. 15, 24 (1990). Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026