SF 304 (LSB 1828SV (3) 91)

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. 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 139A.35, Code 2025, is amended to read as follows:
   139A.35  Minors.
   A With the exception of the provision of a vaccination for a sexually transmitted disease or infection, a minor shall have the legal capacity to act and give consent to the provision of medical care or services to the minor for the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of a sexually transmitted disease or infection by a hospital, clinic, or health care provider. Such medical care or services shall be provided by or under the supervision of a physician licensed to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery, a physician assistant, or an advanced registered nurse practitioner. Consent shall not be subject to later disaffirmance by reason 

of such minority. The consent of another person, including but not limited to the consent of a spouse, parent, custodian, or guardian, shall not be necessary.

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AMY SINCLAIR
President of the Senate

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PAT GRASSLEY
Speaker of the House

   I hereby certify that this bill originated in the Senate and is known as Senate File 304, Ninety-first General Assembly.

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W. CHARLES SMITHSON
Secretary of the Senate

Approved _______________, 2026

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KIM REYNOLDS
Governor