Bill Overview
Title: Title X Age of Consent Notification Act
Description: This bill requires providers of federally funded family planning services to inform a minor who receives services of the age of consent for sexual activity that applies in the minor's state.
Sponsors: Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]
Target Audience
Population: Minors receiving federally funded family planning services
Estimated Size: 2000000
- The bill affects minors who seek family planning services, as it mandates that they be informed about the age of consent laws.
- Family planning service providers are also impacted as they have to comply with this new requirement.
- The legislation indirectly impacts guardians and parents since minors may discuss what they have been informed about.
- Individuals working in state agencies that oversee such programs might have additional compliance responsibilities.
- The estimate can be further detailed by considering minors who seek family planning services annually.
Reasoning
- Given the total estimated population of 2 million minors receiving services annually, we must cater to a diverse set of individual and societal responses to the policy.
- The policy includes educational resources and compliance checks which may require training for providers and materials for minors, impacting budget utilization.
- Budget constraints necessitate a targeted approach to ensure key areas are covered initially, perhaps prioritizing areas with higher adolescent populations.
- The policy's impact might be indirect for some stakeholders, influencing its overall reception and perceived value.
- We should consider a variety of geographical, socioeconomic, and cultural perspectives to gauge the full impact of the policy.
Simulated Interviews
high school student (California)
Age: 17 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Knowing the age of consent is informative but not immediately impactful for me personally.
- I appreciate having more information available to make informed choices.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
high school student (Texas)
Age: 15 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I feel the information on age of consent is not very relevant to my immediate concerns about contraception.
- I am more interested in learning about health and safety.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
college student (New York)
Age: 18 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The policy seems like a step in the right direction for educating young people on laws that can impact their lives.
- Knowledge of legal boundaries is critical, but it should come with additional educational support around healthy relationships.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 8 |
high school student (Illinois)
Age: 16 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I support policies that aim to raise awareness, but I'd like them to also focus on inclusivity.
- Age of consent information should be accompanied by resources for marginalized groups.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
unemployed (Florida)
Age: 19 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Knowing age of consent laws is essential for me to avoid legal trouble.
- The information should be more about fostering understanding than just stating laws.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 5 |
middle school student (Ohio)
Age: 14 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The information is good to know, but what I really need is advice on safe practices moving forward.
- I'd like to learn about how to navigate consent in real-world situations.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
part-time worker and student (Washington)
Age: 17 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 9
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 14/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The policy doesn't change much for me because I'm aware of these laws.
- Focus should be on expanding access to health services.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 9 |
high school student (Georgia)
Age: 16 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 11/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I am worried about privacy issues, but I understand why the information is important.
- The policy might encourage me to think more carefully before seeking services.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 6 |
freelancer (Oregon)
Age: 18 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Empowering youth with legal knowledge is key, but it should go hand in hand with detailed sex education.
- This policy is a positive start, but additional steps are necessary to see impactful change.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 7 |
middle school student (Pennsylvania)
Age: 13 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 4.0 years
Commonness: 13/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I value learning about these laws because it adds to what I've learned in school.
- I think it's vital that this information reaches everyone, regardless of their schooling background.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 8 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $15000000 (Low: $10000000, High: $25000000)
Year 2: $15000000 (Low: $10000000, High: $25000000)
Year 3: $15000000 (Low: $10000000, High: $25000000)
Year 5: $15000000 (Low: $10000000, High: $25000000)
Year 10: $15000000 (Low: $10000000, High: $25000000)
Year 100: $15000000 (Low: $10000000, High: $25000000)
Key Considerations
- The need for compliance with varying state laws could require differential state-level approaches, complicating nationwide standardization.
- Ensuring all service providers are adequately trained on specific state legislation could necessitate extensive resource allocation.