Minor consent policies exist in every state and are an important tool for protecting the safety and well-being of adolescents, families, and communities. When state legislative sessions discuss policy proposals rooted in false narratives about adolescent healthcare, it's important to provide fact-based information on the need for and benefit of the ability of minors to consent for STI testing. This fact sheet includes topline messages, stakeholder resources, and important documentation to support policy makers, agencies, and organizations as they work to safeguard the health of the adolescents, families, and communities they serve.