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IA SF2150
IA SF2150A bill for an act relating to a pregnant minor's legal capacity to consent to the provision of certain medical care.
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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to the legal capacity of a pregnant minor to consent to certain medical care. If a parent, guardian, or legal custodian is not reasonably available, a minor shall have the legal capacity to give consent to the provision of prenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care by certain health care providers. The bill does not relieve the health care provider of the duty to obtain informed consent from the minor.
AI Summary
This bill allows a pregnant minor to legally consent to certain medical care related to her pregnancy, specifically prenatal care (care during pregnancy), intrapartum care (care during labor and delivery), and postnatal care (care after childbirth), if her parent, guardian, or legal custodian is not readily accessible. This means that healthcare providers like doctors, nurses, physician assistants, and emergency medical personnel can provide this essential care to a pregnant minor without needing parental permission in those specific circumstances. However, the bill emphasizes that healthcare providers still have a responsibility to ensure they obtain informed consent from the minor herself, meaning she must understand the care being offered and agree to it.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on calendar. (on 02/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF2150 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF2150.html |
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