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HB548

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AN ACT relating to informed consent for medical examinations.

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.

Boards and CommissionsCourtsDrugs and MedicinesHealth and Medical ServicesNursesHealth Care ProfessionalsHospitals And Health FacilitiesLicensingPhysicians

Introduced: February 3, 2026

Last action: February 10, 2026

To Health Services (H)
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Legislative History

Feb 3, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Feb 3, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Feb 10, 2026 · House
To Health Services (H)

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Sarah Stalker

Representative · House District 034

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sarah.stalker@kylegislature.gov
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