An Act relative to chaperones for medical exams

This bill requires Massachusetts healthcare providers to offer a trained, licensed chaperone for all genital and rectal exams (regardless of patient gender) and breast exams for patients who identify as female. Patients can choose to accept or decline the chaperone, and providers must document the choice. Chaperones must be unrelated to the patient or provider and cannot interfere with the exam. Exceptions include medical emergencies or when a chaperone is already present during the exam.