Bill > AB11

This bill requires hospitals to obtain explicit written informed consent from patients before performing pelvic examinations solely for educational purposes while the patient is under general anesthesia or unconscious. Specifically, the bill creates two key provisions: first, it adds a new statute (50.373) mandating that hospitals must secure written consent from patients before conducting such educational pelvic exams, and second, it establishes a new administrative rule (DHS 124.10) requiring hospitals to maintain written policies and procedures that ensure written informed consent is obtained prior to these examinations. The bill aims to protect patient autonomy and prevent non-consensual medical training procedures by ensuring patients are explicitly aware of and have agreed to educational pelvic exams while they are unable to provide real-time consent. The act will take effect the day after its publication, with a slight variation in the effective date for the administrative code creation as specified by existing administrative procedures.

Health and Social Services

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab11