2021 House Bill 4853

Prescribe record keeping for invasive medical exams

Introduced in the House

May 18, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Mary Whiteford (R-80)

To require medical records referencing treatment of an individual that involves vaginal or anal penetration by a health professional to be retained for 15 years by the health professional and health facility or agency, with violations subject to criminal sanctions. Also, to require the licensure boards for different medical specialties to create documents that provide “guidance to licensees on generally accepted standards of medical practice for medical services involving vaginal or anal penetration, including internal pelvic floor treatments”.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

In the Senate

Oct. 19, 2021

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

In the House

Nov. 10, 2021

Passed in the House 104 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 30, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety