RI S2657 | 2020 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Introduced on February 27 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-27 - Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
Pending: Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 27 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-27 - Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
Pending: Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibits a pelvic, rectal, or breast examination on an unconscious or anesthetized patient unless the patient gives informed consent, the exam is within the scope of care or the examination is required for diagnostic purposes.
Title
Consent To Medical And Surgical Care
Sponsors
| Sen. Adam Satchell [D] | Sen. Gayle Goldin [D] | Sen. Bridget Valverde [D] | Sen. Dawn Euer [D] |
| Sen. Erin Lynch Prata [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-27 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services |
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText20/SenateText20/S2657.pdf |
