HB548Introduced in the House
AN ACT relating to informed consent for medical examinations.
Introduced by Sarah Stalker, District 34
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 216 to define terms; prohibit a health care provider from performing a pelvic, rectal, or prostate examination without the informed consent of the patient or the person authorized to make health care decisions for the patient; provide for certain exceptions including a court order; require violators to be subject to discipline by the appropriate professional licensing board or accrediting agency.
Where it stands
to Health Services (H)
February 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
introduced in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
to Health Services (H)
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