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MS HB1446
Bill
Status
3/3/2020
Primary Sponsor
Jeramey Anderson
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AI Summary
HB 1446 - Man's Right to Know Act of 2020
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Requires the State Department of Health to create and distribute informational materials about vasectomy, colonoscopy, and Viagra prescription procedures for male patients by December 1, 2020.
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Mandates attending physicians verbally review informational materials with every male patient seeking vasectomy, colonoscopy, or Viagra prescription, and requires a 24-hour waiting period between initial consultation and the procedure or prescription.
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Protects physicians from liability for refusing to perform vasectomy or colonoscopy or prescribe Viagra based on personal, moralistic, or religious beliefs.
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Requires physicians to perform a digital rectal exam and magnetic resonance imaging of the rectum before performing elective vasectomy or colonoscopy or prescribing Viagra.
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Establishes a registry of facilities providing abstinence counseling and semen storage services, and imposes a $100 civil penalty per occurrence for male masturbatory emissions outside of a woman's vagina or medical facility, with penalties deposited in a child protection fund.
Legislative Description
Man's Right to Know Act; create to ensure that men experience safe and healthy elective procedures.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/3/2020