CT SB00243

Physicians licensed under Connecticut law, medical students, and residents/clinical trainees may only perform pelvic examinations on female patients under deep sedation, anesthesia, or unconscious under three conditions: informed consent from the patient or legal representative, the examination is within the scope of the planned surgical or diagnostic procedure, or (for unconscious patients only) the examination is medically necessary for diagnostic purposes.

The Department of Public Health must investigate any alleged violations of the informed consent and scope requirements pursuant to existing regulatory procedures under Connecticut General Statutes section 19a-14.

Upon determination of a violation, the Department of Public Health may take disciplinary action against the healthcare provider under Connecticut General Statutes section 19a-17.

The act becomes effective July 1, 2020.