SF304 • 2026

A bill for an act providing an exception to a minor’s legal capacity to consent to the provision of medical care or services for a sexually transmitted disease or infection. (Formerly SF 120 .) Effective date: 07/01/2026.

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Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor: COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Last action: 2026-05-19
Official status: Signed by Governor . S.J. 1029 .
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide information on whether a minor's decision to consent is irrevocable or can be withdrawn later.

Law Allowing Minors to Get STD Care Without Parental Consent

This law allows minors in Iowa to get medical care for sexually transmitted diseases or infections without needing their parents' permission, except for vaccinations.

What This Bill Does

Allows a minor to give consent for medical treatment related to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or infections.
Requires that the medical care be provided by licensed doctors, physician assistants, or nurse practitioners.
Excludes STD vaccinations from this rule, meaning minors still need parental permission for these shots.

Who It Names or Affects

Minors in Iowa who have sexually transmitted diseases or infections
Healthcare providers treating minors with STDs or infections

Terms To Know

Physician Assistant: A healthcare professional who works under the supervision of a doctor to provide medical care.
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP): A nurse with advanced training and certification who can diagnose, treat, and manage health conditions.

Limits and Unknowns

Does not apply to STD vaccinations; minors still need parental consent for these.
The law only applies in the state of Iowa.

Bill History

2026-05-19 Iowa Legislature
Signed by Governor . S.J. 1029 .
2026-05-05 Iowa Legislature
Reported correctly enrolled, signed by President and Speaker, and sent to Governor. S.J. 1028 .
2026-04-15 Iowa Legislature
Message from House. S.J. 789 .
2026-04-14 Iowa Legislature
Immediate message. H.J. 898 .
2026-04-14 Iowa Legislature
Passed House , yeas 63, nays 29. H.J. 897 .
2026-03-26 Iowa Legislature
Placed on calendar under unfinished business. H.J. 760 .
2026-02-06 Iowa Legislature
Placed on calendar. H.J. 230 .
2026-02-03 Iowa Legislature
Committee vote: Yeas, 14. Nays, 6. Excused, 1. H.J. 230 .
2026-02-03 Iowa Legislature
Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 230 .
2026-01-14 Iowa Legislature
Subcommittee recommends passage.
2026-01-12 Iowa Legislature
Subcommittee Meeting: 01/14/2026 12:15PM House Lounge 2.
2026-01-12 Iowa Legislature
Subcommittee: Andrews, Harris and Wessel-Kroeschell. H.J. 20 .
2025-05-15 Iowa Legislature
Rereferred to Health and Human Services. H.J. 1221 .
2025-04-08 Iowa Legislature
Read first time, passed on file. H.J. 906 .
2025-04-08 Iowa Legislature
Message from Senate. H.J. 905 .
2025-04-07 Iowa Legislature
Immediate message. S.J. 706 .
2025-04-07 Iowa Legislature
Passed Senate , yeas 33, nays 14. S.J. 706 .
2025-04-03 Iowa Legislature
Placed on calendar under unfinished business. S.J. 688 .
2025-02-13 Iowa Legislature
Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 271 .
2025-02-13 Iowa Legislature
Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 265 .

Official Summary Text

A bill for an act providing an exception to a minor’s legal capacity to consent to the provision of medical care or services for a sexually transmitted disease or infection. (Formerly SF 120 .) Effective date: 07/01/2026.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

STATE OF IOWA
KIM REYNOLDS
GOVERNOR
May 19, 2026
The Honorable Paul Pate
Secretary of State of Iowa
State Capitol
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Dear Mr. Secretary,
I hereby transmit:
Senate File 304, an Act providing an exception to a minor's legal capacity to consent to
the provision of medical care or services for a sexually transmitted disease or infection.
The above Senate File is hereby approved on this date.
Sincerely
Govemor
cc: Secretary of the Senate
Clerk of the House
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Senate File 304
AN ACT
PROVIDING AN EXCEPTION TO A MINOR'S LEGAL CAPACITY TO CONSENT
TO THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL CARE OR SERVICES FOR A SEXUALLY
TRANSMITTED DISEASE OR INFECTION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:
Section 1. Section 139A.35, Code 2025, is amended to read
as follows:
139A.35 Minors.
A With the exception of the provision of a vaccination for a
sexually transmitted disease or infection, a minor shall have
the legal capacity to act and give consent to the provision
of medical care or services to the minor for the prevention,
diagnosis, or treatment of a sexually transmitted disease or
infection by a hospital, clinic, or health care provider.
Such medical care or services shall be provided by or under
the supervision of a physician licensed to practice medicine
and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery, a physician
assistant, or an advanced registered nurse practitioner.
Consent shall not be subject to later disaffirmance by reason
Senate File 304, p. 2
of such minority. The consent of another person, including but
not limited to the consent of a spouse, parent, custodian, or
guardi^, shall not be necessary.
AMY SINCLg^R
President of the Senate
PAT grassle:
speaker of/Xhe House
I hereby certify that this bill originated in the Senate and
is known as Senate File 304, Ninety-first General Assembly.
Approved
W. CHARLES SMITHSON
Sec/etary of the Senate
2026
KIM^^YNOLDS
Governor