Bill > HB1351

This bill establishes new legal requirements for performing pelvic, prostate, and rectal examinations on patients who are anesthetized or unconscious. Specifically, healthcare practitioners, medical students, interns, residents, and clinical trainees are prohibited from conducting such examinations without meeting one of four specific conditions: (1) obtaining prior written informed consent from the patient, their guardian, or healthcare representative; (2) performing the examination as part of the ordered surgical or diagnostic procedure for which consent has already been given; (3) conducting the examination in a medical emergency where immediate diagnostic or treatment needs exist; or (4) performing the examination pursuant to a court order for evidence collection. The bill also amends existing disciplinary regulations to include potential sanctions for violations, which can range from issuing a reprimand to permanently revoking a practitioner's license. These provisions aim to protect patient autonomy and ensure that intimate medical examinations are only performed with appropriate consent or in strictly defined medical circumstances. The law is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving healthcare institutions time to adjust their protocols and training.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1351/details