Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 90: Consent for pelvic, prostate, and rectal exams.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 90 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on December 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Consent for pelvic, prostate, and rectal exams. Primary sponsor: Michael Crider (Republican), Ed Charbonneau (Republican), Tyler Johnson (Republican), Wendy McNamara (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): Public Law 109.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits health practitioners and other specified individuals from performing pelvic, prostate, or rectal examinations on an anesthetized or unconscious patient except in specified circumstances. Specifies the requirements of a notice of informed consent.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Crider | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Ed Charbonneau | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Tyler Johnson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
| Wendy McNamara | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 76 |
| Vaneta Becker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Mike Bohacek | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Spencer Deery | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| J.D. Ford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| La Keisha Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Carolyn Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Lonnie Randolph | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Shelli Yoder | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Public Law 109
- Signed by the Governor
- Signed by the President Pro Tempore
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Signed by the Speaker
- Senate concurred with House amendments; Roll Call 272: yeas 48, nays 0
- Motion to concur filed
- Returned to the Senate with amendments
- Third reading: passed; Roll Call 251: yeas 90, nays 0
- Second reading: ordered engrossed
- Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
- First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health
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