HB 5793 Summary

• Requires healthcare licensees and registrants to obtain written parental or guardian consent before performing vaginal or anal penetration examinations on minors, using a standardized consent form created by the Department of Health and Human Services.

• Mandates a second licensed professional or medical assistant be present in the room during such examinations on minors, though the person providing consent may waive this requirement.

• Exempts examinations that are medically emergent, relate to urological/gastrointestinal/reproductive/gynecological/sexual health, are conducted at children's advocacy centers, are sexual assault forensic exams, involve temperature measurement, or involve rectal drug administration.

• Establishes felony penalties of up to 2 years imprisonment or $5,000 fine for first offense, and up to 5 years imprisonment or $10,000 fine for subsequent offenses for knowing violations.

• Requires consent forms be maintained in patient medical records for at least 15 years and allows a single consent to cover related repeat visits within 6 months; takes effect 90 days after enactment and is contingent on HB 5783 becoming law.