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SB509Introduced in the Senate

Prohibiting certain medical exams on anesthetized patients

IntroducedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by Laura Wakim Chapman, District 1

What does this bill do?

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to prohibit certain medical practices; prohibit medical providers from performing pelvic, prostate, rectal, and breast exams on an anesthetized or unconscious patient except in specific circumstances; and establish an effective date.

Where it stands

To Judiciary

January 19, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Judiciary

  3. Introduced in Senate

  4. To Judiciary

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