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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESB 5282

SB 5282: Pelvic exam consent

Requiring informed consent for pelvic exams.

Summary

  • Requires health care providers to obtain informed consent before performing a pelvic exam on an anesthetized patient.
  • Subjects a provider who fails to obtain proper consent to discipline under the Uniform Disciplinary Act.

From the Engrossed Senate Bill Report (ESB 5282), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 2020
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2019
  2. Out of committeeFeb 20, 2019
  3. Passed SenateJan 24, 2020
  4. Passed HouseFeb 27, 2020
  5. GovernorMar 27, 2020
  6. LawMar 27, 2020
Prime sponsor
Marko Liias (D-21)
Introduced
January 16, 2019 in the Senate
Last action
March 27, 2020
Session law
Chapter 187, Laws of 2020

AN ACT Relating to informed consent for pelvic exams;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Marko Liias (D-21)

14 co-sponsors (11 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Annette Cleveland D-49Jeannie Darneille D-27Shelly Short R-7Patty Kuderer D-48Maureen Walsh R-16Senator R-8Emily Randall D-26Manka Dhingra D-45Christine Rolfes D-23Andy Billig D-3Senator D-47Senator D-22Karen Keiser D-33Jamie Pedersen D-43

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed January 24, 2020
Version voted on: ESB 5282
45 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican17003
How each member voted

Excused (4)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed February 27, 2020
Version voted on: ESB 5282
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican41000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 10, 2020
Version voted on: ESB 5282
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican20000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2020. (ESB 5282)
  2. Chapter 187, 2020 Laws. (ESB 5282)
  3. Governor signed. (ESB 5282)
  4. President signed. (ESB 5282)
  5. Delivered to Governor. (ESB 5282)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESB 5282)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESB 5282)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESB 5282)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESB 5282)
  10. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (ESB 5282)
  11. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESB 5282)
  12. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESB 5282)
  13. HCW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESB 5282)
  14. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. (ESB 5282)
  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4. (ESB 5282)
  16. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESB 5282)
  17. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESB 5282)
  18. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESB 5282)
  19. Moved to Rules White Sheet. (ESB 5282)
  20. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESB 5282)
  21. Senate Rules "X" file. (ESB 5282)
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESB 5282)
  23. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (ESB 5282)
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESB 5282)
  25. Minority; without recommendation. (ESB 5282)
  26. HLTC - Majority; do pass. (ESB 5282)
  27. First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care. (ESB 5282)

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