Written Informed Consent Act

# Written Informed Consent Act (S 3314) Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would require written informed consent for certain medical procedures or treatments. While the specific procedures covered aren't detailed in the available information, "informed consent" generally means patients must receive clear information about a proposed treatment—including its risks, benefits, and alternatives—before agreeing to it. The "written" requirement means this consent would need to be documented on paper or in an electronic format rather than given verbally. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would primarily affect patients undergoing medical procedures and the healthcare providers administering them, including hospitals, clinics, and individual doctors.

It could also impact insurance companies and medical facilities, which might need to update their consent procedures to comply with new written requirements. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but hasn't yet advanced to a full vote in the Senate. It was sponsored by Senator Tim Sheehy (R-MT). Without additional information about the bill's specific provisions, it's unclear which procedures would be covered or what penalties might exist for non-compliance. *Note: For complete details on this bill's specific provisions, visit Congress.gov.*.