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MI HB4853
Bill
Status
11/10/2021
Primary Sponsor
Mary Whiteford
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AI Summary
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Requires health professionals and health facilities to document in patient medical records when vaginal or anal penetration is performed, unless the service relates to urological, gastrointestinal, reproductive, gynecological, or sexual health, is a medical emergency, involves rectal drug administration, or is for temperature measurement.
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Extends medical record retention period from 7 years to 15 years for records documenting vaginal or anal penetration services performed after the effective date.
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Establishes criminal and administrative penalties for failing to document vaginal or anal penetration, ranging from $1,000 administrative fines for first violations to felony charges with up to 2 years imprisonment for intentional violations.
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Requires multiple health professional licensing boards to create and publish guidance documents on generally accepted standards of practice for services involving vaginal or anal penetration, including internal pelvic floor treatments, within 1 year of enactment.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law.
Legislative Description
Health: medical records; provision for the protection, retention, and maintenance of medical records referencing a vaginal or anal penetration treatment for 15 years by a health professional and health facility or agency; implement, and require certain boards to provide guidance to licensees on medical services involving vaginal or anal penetration. Amends secs. 16213, 20175, 20175a & 20199 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16213 et seq.) & adds secs. 16213a, 16429, 17029, 17529, 17829, 17909 & 20175b.
State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Judiciary And Public Safety
11/30/2021