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WV HB5333
WV HB5333To allow patients to refuse residents and medical students from observing or performing medical care on patients
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Introduced
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to allow for patients to refuse to have their procedures observed by residents of the hospital or medical students.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a patient's right to refuse the presence of residents, who are doctors undergoing specialized training, and medical students from observing or participating in their medical care. It mandates that every hospital must create and implement a policy to ensure patients are made aware of this right, providing them with control over who is present during their medical procedures.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To House Health and Human Resources (on 02/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5333&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5333%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5333 |
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