Prohibits health care practitioners from performing or supervising virginity examinations in New York.

New York A01626 amends the public health law to prohibit health care practitioners from performing or supervising virginity examinations, which are gynecological exams intended to determine if a female has had vaginal intercourse. The bill defines "virginity examination" and "health care practitioner." It exempts examinations conducted as part of a forensic medical examination. The intent is to recognize that such examinations lack scientific merit, are not medically indicated, and can cause psychological and physical harm.

Prohibits health care practitioners from performing or supervising virginity examinations in New York.

New York A01626 amends the public health law to prohibit health care practitioners from performing or supervising virginity examinations, which are gynecological exams intended to determine if a female has had vaginal intercourse. The bill defines "virginity examination" and "health care practitioner." It exempts examinations conducted as part of a forensic medical examination. The intent is to recognize that such examinations lack scientific merit, are not medically indicated, and can cause psychological and physical harm.