2019 Senate Bill 217

Additional MSU sex abuse scandal legislative response bills

Introduced in the Senate

March 14, 2019

Introduced by Sen. Lana Theis (R-22)

To require that a medical assistant or a second licensed professional be present when conducting a medical treatment, procedure, or examination of a minor that involves vaginal or anal penetration, and also that a parent or guardian give permission first, with some exceptions for emergencies, forensic exams and more. Violations would be a crime subject to two years in prison, and five years for multiple offenses.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Dec. 9, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.