Indiana bills · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB 1197
Hysterectomy and oophorectomy informed consent.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Bruce Borders (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Indiana legislature· Digest
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 5, 2026 · House
Authored by Representative Borders - Jan 5, 2026 · House
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health