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CT HB05711

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2021

Primary Sponsor

Eleni Kavros DeGraw

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits anyone from performing a pelvic examination on a woman who has been administered deep sedation or general anesthesia without the woman's prior knowledge and consent
  • Applies to women who are under deep sedation, general anesthesia, or unconscious
  • Requires prior written or verbal consent before any such examination can be conducted
  • Referred to the Connecticut General Assembly Committee on Public Health
  • Introduced by Representatives Kavros Degraw (17th District) and Elliott (88th District) during the January 2021 session

Legislative Description

An Act Prohibiting An Unauthorized Pelvic Examination On A Female Patient Who Is Under Deep Sedation Or Anesthesia Or Unconscious.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health

1/27/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/27/2021

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