Iowa SF120 allows minors to consent to medical care for sexually transmitted diseases, except for vaccinations.
Iowa SF120 amends the legal capacity of minors to consent to medical care for sexually transmitted diseases or infections, excluding vaccinations. This bill specifies that minors can consent to prevention, diagnosis, or treatment services, provided by licensed physicians, physician assistants, or advanced registered nurse practitioners. The consent of parents, guardians, or spouses is not required, and the minor's consent cannot be disaffirmed later due to their age.
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