HF1584 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Informed consent provided for sensitive examinations of an anesthetized or unconscious patient, and penalty established.
Related bill: SF183
AI Generated Summary
This bill requires informed consent from a patient or their legally authorized representative before performing sensitive examinations (pelvic, breast, urogenital, or rectal) on an anesthetized or unconscious patient. Exceptions include situations where the examination is necessary for treatment, is within the scope of an already-consented procedure, is required due to the patient's incapacitation, or has been court-ordered for evidence collection. Violators are subject to a gross misdemeanor charge and disciplinary action by their licensing board.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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February 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Health Finance and Policy |
February 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Health Finance and Policy |
March 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
March 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
March 11, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
March 11, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
March 16, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
March 16, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |