The bill amends Section 139A.35 of the Iowa Code to clarify the legal capacity of minors to consent to medical care related to sexually transmitted diseases or infections. Specifically, it establishes that minors can give consent for the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of such diseases or infections without needing consent from a parent or guardian. This medical care must be provided by licensed healthcare professionals, including physicians, physician assistants, or advanced registered nurse practitioners.

However, the bill introduces a significant exception: minors will not have the legal capacity to consent to vaccinations for sexually transmitted diseases or infections. This change reflects a shift in the legal framework regarding minors' rights to make healthcare decisions, particularly concerning vaccinations, which now require parental or guardian consent.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 139A.35