Pelvic Exam Consent Bill Signing

Reps. ELizabeth Fiedler and Liz Hanbidge hosted a press conference at the state capitol with advocates celebrating the signing of their legislation, House Bill 507. This legislation requires medical facilities in Pennsylvania to obtain consent before performing pelvic, prostate or rectal exams on anesthetized patients. After the press conference, they joined Gov. Shapiro for the ceremonial signing of their bill, which is now Act 31 of 2023.