§ 6920 Minor Consent Authority

Family Code·California

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This law says kids can agree to certain things without needing their parents' permission.

Key Takeaways

•Kids can make some decisions about their own health or other things without asking parents.
•Parents don’t always have to be involved in these choices.
•This only applies to the things listed in this part of the law.

Example

A 16-year-old wants to get tested for an STD at a clinic.

The teen can say yes to the test on their own—the clinic doesn’t have to call their parents first.

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§ 6920 Minor Consent Authority

Subject to the limitations provided in this chapter, notwithstanding any other provision of law, a minor may consent to the matters provided in this chapter, and the consent of the minor’s parent or guardian is not necessary. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

minor consent parent or guardian limitations

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Family Code. Section 6920.

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