Minnesota: PP unit may continue to provide contraceptives to most minors.

Pending a full trial, Planned Parenthood of Minnesota may continue to provide minors with contraceptive information and supplies without parental consent unless a minor's parents specifically notify Planned Parenthood that they do not wish their child to receive such services, a Minnesota district court judge ruled on January 16. Maley, et al. v. Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, Inc., Minnesota District Court, Third Judicial District, File No. 37769. 6 couples brought a class action suit against Planned Parenthood on behalf of all Minnesota parents of unemancipated minors to enjoin Planned Parenthood from providing contraceptive services to minors without parental consent. A 1971 law permits a minor to consent to medical treatment if he or she is living apart from and financially independent of his or her parents, is married, or has borne a child and in an emergency. In addition, any minor may consent to diagnosis and treatment of "pregnancy and conditions associated therewith" and venereal disease.