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MN HF2371
Bill
Status
3/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kristin Robbins
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AI Summary
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Requires prior written informed consent from patients or their legal representatives before performing pelvic, breast, urogenital, or rectal examinations on anesthetized or unconscious patients
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Applies to health professionals, medical students, and residents participating in clinical training or residency programs
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Exceptions allowed when the examination is within the scope of a consented surgical procedure, when an unconscious patient cannot consent and the exam is medically necessary, or when court-ordered for evidence collection
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Violations constitute a gross misdemeanor and grounds for disciplinary action by the applicable health-related licensing board
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Effective August 1, 2025, applying to offenses committed on or after that date
Legislative Description
Informed consent for sensitive examinations performed on an anesthetized or unconscious patient required, and criminal penalty provided.
Last Action
Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to Public Safety Finance and Policy
4/1/2025