Prohibits laws or public policies from infringing on the right of individuals to refuse medical procedures or treatments
This bill prohibits state laws or public policies from restricting an individual's right to refuse medical procedures or treatments. It directly affects patients and healthcare providers by preventing legal mandates that could force someone to accept care against their will. The key mechanism is a blanket ban on any law or policy infringing on this refusal right, applying broadly across medical contexts. The bill is currently in committee review with no further action taken yet. (3 sentences)
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2024
Last action Feb 6, 2025
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Committee
0
Dec 1, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Moon
RRepublican
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