Unfortunately, there is no short answer. It’s impossible to make broad sweeping statements about whether two minors can legally consent because the answer varies state to state. In the United States, ...
This brief was updated on August 11, 2025 to correct the number of states that allow and prohibit minors to consent to their own contraceptive care. Across the country, minors’ ability to consent to ...
A new dataset captures more than 170 years of US state laws governing minors’ legal capacity to independently consent to sexual health services without the involvement of their parent or guardian. The ...
A new dataset captures more than 170 years of US state laws governing minors' legal capacity to independently consent to sexual health services without the involvement of their parent or guardian. The ...