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MA H1865

MA H1865
Prohibiting non consensual pelvic examinations


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to prohibiting nonconsensual pelvic examinations. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits healthcare providers, including physicians and medical students, from performing a pelvic examination on an anesthetized or unconscious patient without first obtaining the patient's written informed consent, unless the examination is within the scope of care for a surgical procedure or diagnostic examination to be performed on the patient, or is required for diagnostic purposes. The bill aims to protect patients from nonconsensual pelvic examinations.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4265 (on 12/26/2019)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1865 02/27/2019
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1865.pdf 02/27/2019
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