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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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)
Natalie Blais (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Carlos González (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Kate Hogan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4265 (on 12/26/2019)
Official Document
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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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