HB 1172 Oklahoma House · 2025 Regular Session

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
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Feb 4, 2025
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Referred to Criminal Judiciary
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Feb 3, 2025
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Marilyn Stark
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