Indiana House Bill 1197: Hysterectomy and oophorectomy informed consent.

Indiana · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

Hysterectomy and oophorectomy informed consent. Requires a physician to provide certain information to a patient and obtain oral and written consent before a hysterectomy or an oophorectomy may be performed. Allows for an exception in an emergency. Allows for the modification of an informed consent form by the patient and specifies requirements for the modification.

Latest action

First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health (2026-01-05)

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