A bill for an act providing an exception to a minor’s legal capacity to consent to the provision of medical care or services for a sexually transmitted disease or infection.

Summary

The bill amends Iowa’s minor‑consent statute so that anyone under 18 can agree to the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of a sexually transmitted disease or infection without a parent, guardian, or spouse’s permission. The exception is that minors still cannot consent to receive a vaccine for an STD; that still requires another adult’s consent. This change removes a barrier for teens seeking care while keeping vaccination decisions under adult oversight.

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