Bill > HB1018

This bill establishes new legal protections against unauthorized pelvic examinations for female patients who are anesthetized or unconscious. Specifically, the legislation prohibits medical professionals (including physicians, medical students, residents, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, registered nurses, and physician assistants) from performing pelvic examinations on such patients without meeting one of three specific conditions: first, the patient must have provided prior informed written consent; second, the examination must be directly within the scope of a surgical or diagnostic procedure; or third, in cases where the patient cannot provide consent, the examination must be necessary for diagnosing or treating the patient. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025, and will be codified as Section 1-761 of Title 63 in the Oklahoma Statutes. The legislation aims to protect patient autonomy and prevent non-consensual medical procedures, particularly focusing on vulnerable patients who are unable to provide real-time consent due to their medical state.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1018&Session=2600