Florida Statutes
Chapter 743 - Disability of Nonage of Minors Removed
743.065 - Unwed Pregnant Minor or Minor Mother; Consent to Medical Services for Minor or Minor’s Child Valid.


(1) An unwed pregnant minor may consent to the performance of medical or surgical care or services relating to her pregnancy by a hospital or clinic or by a physician licensed under chapter 458 or chapter 459, and such consent is valid and binding as if she had achieved her majority.
(2) An unwed minor mother may consent to the performance of medical or surgical care or services for her child by a hospital or clinic or by a physician licensed under chapter 458 or chapter 459, and such consent is valid and binding as if she had achieved her majority.
(3) Nothing in this section shall affect the provisions of chapter 390.
History.—s. 1, ch. 79-302; s. 83, ch. 99-3; s. 4, ch. 2020-147.

Structure Florida Statutes

Florida Statutes

Title XLIII - Domestic Relations

Chapter 743 - Disability of Nonage of Minors Removed

743.01 - Removal of Disabilities of Married Minors.

743.015 - Disabilities of Nonage; Removal.

743.04 - Removal of Disabilities of Persons Entitled to Benefits Under the “Home, Farm and Business Loans act.”

743.044 - Removal of Disabilities of Minors; Executing Agreements for Depository Financial Services.

743.045 - Removal of Disabilities of Minors; Executing Contracts for a Residential Lease.

743.046 - Removal of Disabilities of Minors; Executing Agreements for Utility Services.

743.047 - Removal of Disabilities of Minors; Executing Agreements for Motor Vehicle Insurance.

743.05 - Removal of Disabilities of Minors; Borrowing Money for Educational Purposes.

743.06 - Removal of Disabilities of Minors; Donation of Blood Without Parental Consent.

743.064 - Emergency Medical Care or Treatment to Minors Without Parental Consent.

743.0645 - Other Persons Who May Consent to Medical Care or Treatment of a Minor.

743.065 - Unwed Pregnant Minor or Minor Mother; Consent to Medical Services for Minor or Minor’s Child Valid.

743.066 - Removal of Disability of Minors Adjudicated as Adults.

743.067 - Certified Unaccompanied Homeless Youths.

743.07 - Rights, Privileges, and Obligations of Persons 18 Years of Age or Older.

743.08 - Removal of Disabilities of Minors; Artistic or Creative Services; Professional Sports Contracts; Judicial Approval.

743.09 - Removal of Disabilities of Minors; Artistic or Creative Services; Professional Sports Contracts; Procedure for Court Approval; Appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem.

743.095 - Removal of Disabilities of Minors; Artistic or Creative Services; Professional Sports Contracts; Guardianship of the Property.