Iowa HF2564 allows pregnant minors to consent to prenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care if their parent, guardian, or legal custodian is not.

Iowa HF2564 establishes that a pregnant minor can consent to prenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care if their parent, guardian, or legal custodian is not reasonably available. This consent applies to care provided by physicians, physician's designees, advanced registered nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, or emergency medical care providers. The bill emphasizes that this consent does not relieve healthcare providers of the duty to obtain informed consent from the minor. Effective July 1, 2026.

Iowa HF2564 allows pregnant minors to consent to prenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care if their parent, guardian, or legal custodian is not.

Iowa HF2564 establishes that a pregnant minor can consent to prenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care if their parent, guardian, or legal custodian is not reasonably available. This consent applies to care provided by physicians, physician's designees, advanced registered nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, or emergency medical care providers. The bill emphasizes that this consent does not relieve healthcare providers of the duty to obtain informed consent from the minor. Effective July 1, 2026.