Informing the Legislature that on June 27, 2024, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB3125 SD2 HD2 (ACT 091).

This bill, signed into law by the Governor of Hawaii on June 27, 2024, allows minors aged 14 to 17 to consent to their own medical care without needing permission from parents or guardians. Specifically, it grants these teenagers the legal authority to seek treatment for sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, as well as services related to pregnancy and family planning. The law treats these minors as adults for the purpose of giving consent in these specific situations, meaning their agreement is final and cannot be overturned later. By updating state statutes, the bill ensures that healthcare providers can offer these essential services to adolescents directly, removing the requirement for parental approval.