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MA S1219

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

For legislation to prohibit non-consensual 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. The only exceptions are if the pelvic examination is within the scope of care for the surgical procedure or diagnostic examination to be performed on the patient, or if it is required for diagnostic purposes.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

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

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