Crimes and punishments; making certain acts unlawful; codification; effective date.
This Oklahoma bill prohibits health care providers and medical students from performing intimate exams (breast, pelvic, urogenital, prostate, or rectal) on unconscious or anesthetized patients during clinical training without specific consent. It requires written consent for such exams unless the exam is part of a prior surgical procedure, an emergency, or court-ordered for evidence collection. Violations are punishable as felonies, with penalties including up to five years in prison, $20,000 fines, or both, plus potential licensing penalties. The law takes effect November 1, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Total actions
4
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0
Committee
1
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Criminal Judiciary
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Marilyn Stark
RRepublican
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