2019 House Bill 4370

Additional MSU sex abuse scandal legislative response measures

Introduced in the House

March 14, 2019

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 a 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

Sept. 3, 2019

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 18, 2019

Passed in the House 106 to 3 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 19, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Dec. 9, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.