Minnesota SF2899 mandates informed consent for sensitive examinations on anesthetized or unconscious patients.

Minnesota SF2899 requires health professionals to obtain informed consent before performing sensitive examinations on anesthetized or unconscious patients. These examinations include pelvic, breast, urogenital, or rectal exams. Exceptions apply if the patient or their representative provided prior consent, the examination is necessary for diagnostic or treatment purposes, or it is court-ordered for evidence collection. Violations are punishable by a gross misdemeanor and subject to disciplinary action by the relevant licensing board. The law takes effect August 1, 2025.

Minnesota SF2899 mandates informed consent for sensitive examinations on anesthetized or unconscious patients.

Minnesota SF2899 requires health professionals to obtain informed consent before performing sensitive examinations on anesthetized or unconscious patients. These examinations include pelvic, breast, urogenital, or rectal exams. Exceptions apply if the patient or their representative provided prior consent, the examination is necessary for diagnostic or treatment purposes, or it is court-ordered for evidence collection. Violations are punishable by a gross misdemeanor and subject to disciplinary action by the relevant licensing board. The law takes effect August 1, 2025.