{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"3501","citation":"Pen. Code, § 3501","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 3. OF IMPRISONMENT AND THE DEATH PENALTY [2000. - 10008.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3"},{"name":"TITLE 2.1. BIOMEDICAL AND BEHAVIORIAL RESEARCH [3500. - 3524.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-2.1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. General Provisions and Prohibitions [3501. - 3509.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-2.1/chapter-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1553, Sec. 1.5.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The Legislature affirms the fundamental right of competent adults to make decisions about their participation in behavioral research.</p>","text":"The Legislature affirms the fundamental right of competent adults to make decisions about their participation in behavioral research.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/general-provisions-and-prohibitions-3501","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}