Minnesota HF2371 mandates informed consent for sensitive examinations on anesthetized or unconscious patients, with criminal penalties for violations.

Minnesota HF2371 requires health professionals to obtain informed consent before performing sensitive examinations on anesthetized or unconscious patients. Exceptions include cases where the examination is necessary for diagnostic or treatment purposes, within the scope of a surgical procedure or diagnostic examination, or ordered by a court for evidence collection. Violations of this requirement are classified as a gross misdemeanor and subject the offender to disciplinary action by the relevant licensing board. The law takes effect on August 1, 2025.

Minnesota HF2371 mandates informed consent for sensitive examinations on anesthetized or unconscious patients, with criminal penalties for violations.

Minnesota HF2371 requires health professionals to obtain informed consent before performing sensitive examinations on anesthetized or unconscious patients. Exceptions include cases where the examination is necessary for diagnostic or treatment purposes, within the scope of a surgical procedure or diagnostic examination, or ordered by a court for evidence collection. Violations of this requirement are classified as a gross misdemeanor and subject the offender to disciplinary action by the relevant licensing board. The law takes effect on August 1, 2025.