Topic: Senate Bill 866

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Sleep Equity
Episode 1419 2:27 - 7:06

1419: Sleep Equity

California Senate Bill 866, Teens Choose Vaccines Act

Senator Scott Wiener introduced California Senate Bill 866, which would allow minors aged 12 to 17 to receive FDA-approved vaccines without parental consent. Proponents argue it empowers youth, while critics and parents express concern over the state overriding parental authority and the capacity of children to provide informed consent for medical procedures.