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MS HB1446

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Jeramey Anderson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

HB 1446 - Man's Right to Know Act of 2020

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Protects physicians from liability for refusing to perform vasectomy or colonoscopy or prescribe Viagra based on personal, moralistic, or religious beliefs.

  • Requires physicians to perform a digital rectal exam and magnetic resonance imaging of the rectum before performing elective vasectomy or colonoscopy or prescribing Viagra.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Human Services2/17/2020

Full Bill Text

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