Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1197: Hysterectomy and oophorectomy informed consent.
Status: In committee, January 5, 2026
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.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning professions and occupations.
From the introduced text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning professions and occupations. SECTION 1. IC 25-22.5-6-2.2 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 2.2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), when a physician recommends a hysterectomy or an oophorectomy, the physician shall obtain oral and written informed consent from the patient. The informed consent procedure must ensure that the following information is given to the patient at least two (2) weeks before the surgery is scheduled: (1) Notice that the individual is free to withhold or withdraw consent to the procedure at any time before the hysterectomy or oophorectomy without affecting the right to future care or treatment and without loss or withdrawal of any state or federally funded program benefits to which the individual might be otherwise entitled. (2) A copy of the DVD entitled "Female Anatomy: The Functions of the Female Organs" produced by the Hysterectomy Educational Resources and Services (HERS) 2026 IN 1197--LS 6611/DI Foundation, including a printed transcript of the text of the DVD. (3) A copy of the pamphlet entitled "An Introduction to Hysterectomy: What Every Woman Needs to Know" produced by the HERS Foundation. (4) A color copy of the following diagrams: (A) The female pelvic organs. (B) Supporting …
Sponsors
- Bruce Borders (R, HD-045) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Authored by Representative Borders
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health
Subjects: HEALTH; Generally, HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS; Doctors and Physicians
Common questions
- What is HB1197?
- HB1197 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Hysterectomy and oophorectomy informed consent.
- What does HB1197 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning professions and occupations.
- What is the status of HB1197?
- In committee as of January 5, 2026. Latest action: Authored by Representative Borders (January 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1197?
- Bruce Borders (R, HD-045).
- Where is the official record for HB1197?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1197
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