HB1018

Health care; unauthorized pelvic examinations; exceptions; effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25

Oklahoma HB1018 prohibits unauthorized pelvic examinations on anesthetized or unconscious female patients.

Oklahoma HB1018 establishes that physicians, medical students, residents, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, registered nurses, and physician assistants cannot perform pelvic examinations on anesthetized or unconscious female patients without informed written consent. Exceptions are made if the examination is within the scope of care for a surgical procedure or diagnostic examination. This law aims to ensure patient consent and protect against unauthorized medical procedures.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 5, 2025

9:00 AM

House Public Health Hearing

History

Feb 6, 2025

House

Withdrawn from Public Health Committee

Feb 6, 2025

House

Withdrawn from Health and Human Services Oversight Committee

Feb 6, 2025

House

Referred to Rules