HB 548

Kentucky House of Representatives bill in Session 26RS.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 10, 2026.

AN ACT relating to informed consent for medical examinations.

Bill ID KY-26RS-HB-548
Session 26RS
Status in_committee
Committee Health Services
House of Representatives in_committee 2026-02-10
Business / Commerce Healthcare
Summary

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 216 to define terms; prohibit a health care provider from performing a pelvic, rectal, or prostate examination without the informed consent of the patient or the person authorized to make health care decisions for the patient; provide for certain exceptions including a court order; require violators to be subject to discipline by the appropriate professional licensing board or accrediting agency.

Sponsor
Sarah Stalker
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-03 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-10 Status in_committee
2026-02-10 Latest Action 02/10/26: to Health Services (H)
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