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HB 548Session 2026RSHouseIn committee

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.

Latest development · Feb 10, 2026

to Health Services (H)

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2026RS
Introduced
Feb 3, 2026
Latest passage
Date unavailable
TopicsSponsorsActionsRelated billsDiscussion

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Budget & TaxesHealthJustice & Public SafetyBusiness & Economy

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Boards And CommissionsCourtsDrugs And MedicinesHealth And Medical ServicesHealth Care ProfessionalsHospitals And Health FacilitiesLicensingNursesPhysicians

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View full action timeline3 actions⌄
  1. Feb 10, 2026

    to Health Services (H)

    Referral CommitteeHouse
  2. Feb 3, 2026

    to Committee on Committees (H)

    Referral CommitteeHouse
  3. Feb 3, 2026

    introduced in House

    IntroductionHouse

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Source data last updated Aug 20, 2026.