PA HB1307

Minors aged 16+ who are homeless, self-supporting, or have parental consent (expressed or implied) may enter contracts for housing, employment, automobile purchases, student loans, school admission, medical care, bank accounts, and domestic violence/homeless shelter services

Homeless minors or minors aged 16+ in county agency custody may contract for automobile insurance and bank accounts with county agency or juvenile court consent, with the minor bearing full financial responsibility and liability

Homeless minors may consent to no-cost emergency shelter, housing, and related services (including medical services) when providers cannot reach parents, parents refuse consent and return poses harm, or the minor refuses to provide parent contact information due to risk of harm

Providers offering emergency services to homeless minors receive civil and criminal immunity when following proper procedures, though they remain liable for gross negligence or willful misconduct and must document contact attempts and report suspected abuse

"Homeless minor" is defined as someone under 18 living apart from parents/guardians without fixed nighttime residence, including those in shared housing, motels, shelters, cars, public spaces, or substandard housing