Is parental consent or notification required for contraceptives?
No law presently requires parental consent or notice for contraceptive care. In Carey v. Population Services International, the Supreme Court held that minors cannot be banned from purchasing over-the-counter contraceptives. A federal court of appeals held that the Constitution does not guarantee parents the right to be notified before a state-operated family planning clinic gives their children prescription contraceptives. The Supreme Court denied review of this decision.
