Rapper T.I.’s remarks spark NY bill to end virginity tests

MARINA VILLENEUVE Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York could bar doctors from performing so-called virginity tests under legislation prompted by the rapper T.I.'s controversial claim that he has a gynecologist check his daughter's hymen annually. Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages said Tuesday the bill she submitted last month would prohibit medical professionals from performing or supervising such examinations, though it's unclear how common they are in the U.S. New York would also consider it sexual assault when such tests are performed outside of a medical setting. "It's medically unnecessary," the Democrat said. "It's often painful, humiliating, traumatic. All in all, it's a form of violence against women." Her bill has attracted support from three Democratic lawmakers, a
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