HB1197Introduced in the House
Hysterectomy and oophorectomy informed consent.
Introduced by Bruce Borders, District 45
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Hysterectomy and oophorectomy informed consent. Requires a physician to provide certain information to a patient and obtain oral and written consent before a hysterectomy or an oophorectomy may be performed. Allows for an exception in an emergency. Allows for the modification of an informed consent form by the patient and specifies requirements for the modification.
Where it stands
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health
January 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Authored by Representative Borders
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health
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