Kentucky 24rs Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 13 D · 10 R cosponsors

HB 252 — AN ACT relating to informed consent for medical examinations.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 24rs Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill updates informed consent requirements for medical examinations.

The bill amends the definition of informed consent to require a discussion of procedures between patients and healthcare providers. It also defines related terms and specifies when consent is necessary.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: You will have more detailed information about the procedures involved in your medical exams.

Summary

AN ACT relating to informed consent for medical examinations.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. House Committee Substitute 1

  2. Retain original provisions, except amend the definition of "informed consent" to include a discussion between the patient and health care provider detailing the procedures; define "health care provider" and "intimate exam consent form"; specify circumstances in which informed consent is required.

  3. Courts - Informed consent, medical examinations Drugs and Medicines - Informed consent, medical examinations Health and Medical Services - Informed consent, medical examinations Hospitals and Nursing Homes - Informed consent, medical examinations Nurses - Informed consent, medical examinations Physicians and Practitioners - Informed consent, medical examinations

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 26 co-sponsors · 111 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (26)

Not signed on (111)

111 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 252 do?
AN ACT relating to informed consent for medical examinations.
Who sponsors HB 252?
HB 252 is sponsored by Kimberly Poore Moser (Republican), Sarah Stalker (Democrat), Stephanie Dietz (Republican), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democrat), Adrielle Camuel (Democrat), Emily Callaway (Republican), Lindsey Burke (Democrat), George Brown Jr. (Democrat), Tina Bojanowski (Democrat), Chad Aull (Democrat), R. Heath, J. Justice, Scott Lewis (Republican), J. Raymond, Lisa Willner (Democrat), Nancy Tate (Republican), Pamela Stevenson (Democrat), T.J. Roberts (Republican), Rachel Roarx (Democrat), Amy Neighbors (Republican), William Lawrence (Republican), Nima Kulkarni (Democrat), Kim King (Republican), John Hodgson (Republican), Daniel Grossberg (Democrat), and K. Herron.
What is the current status of HB 252?
This bill died with 24rs Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 252?
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