# Mato Grosso healthcare legislation for women

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mato-grosso-healthcare-legislation-for-women
> Updated: 2026-08-13T14:27:43.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Mato Grosso has implemented the Ana Carolina Aguiar Lima Law to enhance protections for women in healthcare settings. The legislation grants women the right to have a chosen companion present during consultations, examinations, and medical or surgical procedures, particularly those involving sedation or physical exposure.

Under the new law, healthcare facilities must ensure patients are informed of this right in writing before any procedure. The mandate also extends to the post-anesthetic recovery period, requiring that women be allowed a companion in observation rooms while the effects of sedation persist.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: Mato Grosso expands patient rights for women in healthcare

Mato Grosso has enacted the Ana Carolina Aguiar Lima Law, guaranteeing women the right to a companion during medical exams, surgeries, and post-sedation recovery periods.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-expands-patient-rights-for-women-in-healthcare

### 2026-08-12: Mato Grosso enacts new laws for elderly and Down Syndrome support

Mato Grosso has enacted new laws to support vulnerable groups, including mandatory reserved seating for the elderly at cultural events and the creation of a state support network for people with Down Syndrome.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mato-grosso-enacts-new-laws-for-elderly-and-down-syndrome-support

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