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. 2020 Apr 24;69(3):1–12. doi: 10.15585/mmwr.rr6903a1

TABLE 2. States with laws that broadly allow minors to autonomously consent to any health care services or procedures — United States, 2017.

State Provision
Alabama
Minors must be aged ≥14 years to autonomously consent to health care services.
Alaska
No age restriction defined.
Arkansas
No age restriction defined.
Idaho
Minors must be aged ≥14 years to autonomously consent to health care services.
Kansas
Minors must be aged ≥16 years to autonomously consent to health care services.
Louisiana
No age restriction defined.
Mississippi
Minors must be aged ≥18 years to autonomously consent to health care services. (Age of majority is 21 years.)
Pennsylvania
Minors must be aged ≥18 years to autonomously consent to health care services. (Age of majority is 21 years.)
South Carolina Minors must be aged ≥16 years to autonomously consent to health care services.