Andre Jacque, Wisconsin State Senator for 1st District | Official website
Andre Jacque, Wisconsin State Senator for 1st District | Official website
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "pelvic exams on unconscious patients and creating an administrative rule related to hospital requirements for pelvic exams on unconscious patients".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill mandates that hospitals in Wisconsin must obtain written informed consent from patients before conducting pelvic exams solely for educational purposes while the patient is under general anesthesia or unconscious. It requires the establishment of a rule by the Department of Health Services, which stipulates that hospitals maintain written policies and procedures to ensure compliance with this consent requirement. The bill's provisions will be effective the day after its publication, although the specific administrative code provision will take effect as determined by the relevant statutory process.
The bill was co-authored by Representative Joy L. Goeben (Republican-5th District), Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin (Democrat-8th District), Senator Dianne H. Hesselbein (Democrat-27th District), Senator LaTonya Johnson (Democrat-6th District), Senator Sarah Keyeski (Democrat-14th District). It was co-sponsored by Representative Scott Allen (Republican-82nd District), Representative Clinton M. Anderson (Democrat-45th District), and Representative Elijah R. Behnke (Republican-6th District), along 30 other co-sponsors.
André Jacque has authored or co-authored another five bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Jacque graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 2003 with a BS.
Jacque, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 2019 to represent the state's 1st Senate district, replacing previous state senator Caleb Frostman.
In Wisconsin, the legislative process starts when a senator, constituent, group, or agency proposes an idea for a bill. After drafting, the bill is introduced, numbered, and referred to a committee for review and public input. If approved, it moves through three readings and votes in both the Senate and Assembly. Once both chambers pass the same version, the bill goes to the governor, who can sign it, veto it, or let it become law without a signature. Only a small share of bills introduced each session ultimately become law. You can learn more about the Wisconsin legislative process here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| SB14 | 02/03/2025 | Pelvic exams on unconscious patients and creating an administrative rule related to hospital requirements for pelvic exams on unconscious patients |
| SB8 | 01/24/2025 | Repair and replacement of implements of husbandry under warranty |
| SB7 | 01/24/2025 | Prohibiting a foreign adversary from acquiring agricultural or forestry land in this state |
| SB6 | 01/24/2025 | Impoundment of vehicles used in certain traffic offenses |
| SB2 | 01/24/2025 | Expanding veterans benefits to individuals who served in Laos in support of the United States during the Vietnam War |
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