Protecting Conscience in Our Health Care Act
This bill prohibits healthcare entities receiving federal funds (like hospitals and clinics) from requiring employees to participate in activities promoting gender identity inconsistent with biological sex, use preferred pronouns against their beliefs, or sign statements supporting such identity. It defines "sex" biologically (based on genes, chromosomes, and physical anatomy at birth) and bars employers from forcing such actions as a condition of employment. Employees who face these requirements can sue for injunctive relief, attorney fees, and other remedies under civil rights law. The law directly affects healthcare workers and covered entities using federal funds, aiming to prevent compelled speech or action conflicting with religious or moral beliefs.
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Sep 2023
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Introduced Sep 13, 2023
Last action Sep 13, 2023
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Sep 13, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Sep 13, 2023
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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