Kentucky bills · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky HB 548
AN ACT relating to informed consent for medical examinations.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
No sponsor recorded.
Summary
Official abstract published by the Kentucky legislature· Summary of Original Version
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 10, 2026 · House
to Health Services (H) - Feb 3, 2026 · House
to Committee on Committees (H) - Feb 3, 2026 · House
introduced in House