Medical Malpractice Clarification Amendment Act of 2024

The Medical Malpractice Clarification Amendment Act of 2024 prevents medical malpractice insurers in the District of Columbia from penalizing healthcare providers for offering reproductive health care or gender-affirming care. Specifically, the bill prohibits insurers from refusing to issue or renew policies, charging higher rates, or imposing fines solely because a provider assisted a patient with these services, even if the patient lives in a state where such care is illegal. The law defines reproductive health care to include services related to pregnancy, contraception, and abortion, while gender-affirming care is defined by existing district legislation. This protection applies to all licensed healthcare entities but does not shield providers from penalties related to actual professional misconduct.