S.B. 2241 Summary

• Creates new statute allowing minors to consent to medical care for diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of HIV without parental consent, with parents unable to override the minor's consent.

• Minors who consent to HIV treatment or prevention care shall not be liable for payment of medical services.

• Expands existing law to include "sexually transmitted infection" terminology and adds prevention care (in addition to treatment) to medical services minors may consent to independently.

• Authorizes physician assistants, in addition to physicians and advanced practice registered nurses, to provide medical care and services to minors under Chapter 577A.

• Health insurers covering a minor's parent, guardian, custodian, or spouse are prohibited from disclosing to that person that the minor received HIV-related medical care or services; effective January 1, 2050.