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IA HF2564
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Health And Human Services
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AI Summary
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Pregnant minors gain legal capacity to consent to prenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care when a parent, guardian, or legal custodian is not reasonably available
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Authorized providers who may deliver care under minor consent include physicians, physician assistants, advanced registered nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and emergency medical care providers
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Health care providers remain obligated to obtain informed consent from the minor patient before providing pregnancy-related care
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Creates new section 135.196 in Iowa Code titled "Pregnancy care for minors"
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to a pregnant minor's legal capacity to consent to the provision of certain medical care.(Formerly HF 814.)
Last Action
Read first time, attached to SF 2150. S.J. 481.
3/5/2026