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Most states provide minors autonomy to consent to STI/HIV services
New data on LawAtlas.org capture details of state laws that allow individuals younger than the legal "age of majority" to autonomously consent to general health care, HIV and STI services.
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New data from LawAtlas.org detail state laws that let minors consent independently to general health care, HIV, and STI services. The longitudinal dataset catalogs statutes and regulations across all 50 U.S. states. It shows how many states grant this autonomy and the specific legal language used. The information provides a comprehensive view of current legal frameworks for minor consent to sexual health care.
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