Signed into Law: Immunity for Performing a Body Cavity Search

Introduced by Rep. Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg) and Sen. Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg), Assembly Bill 508/Senate Bill 383 would create immunity from civil and criminal liability to a physician, physician assistant, or registered nurse, and to their employer or the health care facility, who performs a body cavity search under circumstances allowed under current law. Governor Walker signed the legislation into law as 2015 Wisconsin Act 238 on March 2, 2016.