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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
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)
Joseph Boncore (D),
Will Brownsberger (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Cynthia Creem (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Joan Lovely (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 |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1219 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1219.pdf |
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