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MA H4265
To assure informed consent for pelvic examinations of anesthetized or unconscious patients
summary
Introduced
12/26/2019
12/26/2019
In Committee
12/26/2019
12/26/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
To assure informed consent for pelvic examinations of anesthetized or unconscious patients
AI Summary
This bill aims to ensure informed consent for pelvic examinations of anesthetized or unconscious patients. It amends Massachusetts state law to prohibit healthcare providers or students from performing a pelvic examination on an anesthetized or unconscious patient unless the patient has provided specific written consent, or the examination is within the scope of care for the planned procedure or required for diagnostic purposes. The bill seeks to protect the rights and privacy of patients who are unable to give informed consent during medical procedures.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (22)
Brian Ashe (D),
Ruth Balser (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Carlos González (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
José Tosado (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Public Health (J)
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence (on 06/22/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4265 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4265.pdf |
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