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MN HF3572
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Kaela Berg
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AI Summary
- Requires prior, written, informed consent from patient or legally authorized representative before performing pelvic, breast, urogenital, or rectal examinations on anesthetized or unconscious patients, unless specific exceptions apply
- Permits sensitive examinations without explicit consent if: examination is necessary for diagnostic or treatment purposes when patient is unconscious and incapable of consent, or examination is within scope of care for an ordered surgical or diagnostic procedure, or examination is court-ordered for evidence collection
- Classifies violation as a gross misdemeanor and subjects violators to disciplinary action by their health-related licensing board
- Applies to health professionals, students, and residents participating in instruction, clinical training, or residency programs
- Effective August 1, 2023, for crimes committed on or after that date
Legislative Description
Informed consent for sensitive examinations of an anesthetized or unconscious patient, and penalty established.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy
2/12/2024
Committee Referrals
Health Finance & Policy2/12/2024
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