GA HB1428 | 2023-2024 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on February 27 2024 - 25% progression
Action: 2024-03-04 - House Second Readers
Pending: House Public Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to consent for surgical or medical treatment, so as to prohibit pelvic and rectal examinations on an anesthetized or unconscious patient without consent or a court order except in cases of emergency; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Title

Health; prohibit pelvic and rectal examinations on unconscious patients; provisions

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2024-03-04HouseHouse Second Readers
2024-02-29HouseHouse First Readers
2024-02-27HouseHouse Hopper

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