This bill amends the Public Health Code to introduce new requirements for physicians performing breast implant surgery, effective January 1, 2026. It mandates that physicians must provide patients with comprehensive information prior to the surgery, including a description of the risks associated with breast implants, details about the surgical procedure, and manufacturer patient information materials. Additionally, physicians are required to present an informed consent checklist that includes information on potential health risks, such as breast implant-associated cancers and breast implant illness, as well as details on how to report adverse events related to breast implants.

The informed consent checklist must be developed by the relevant medical boards in consultation with patient advocacy groups by December 31, 2025, and should be periodically reviewed for updates. The bill emphasizes the importance of informed consent by requiring that all information be provided in writing or electronically during the initial consultation, ensuring that patients are fully aware of the implications of undergoing breast implant surgery.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.1101, 333.25211