Medical Conscience Protection Act; established.
Summary
Medical Conscience Protection Act established. Establishes the right of a health care professional not to participate in any medical procedure or service that violates such health care professional's conscience, as those terms and conditions are defined in the bill. The bill provides protections for health care professionals who disclose violations of the bill or report violations of laws or ethical guidelines for the safe provision of any medical procedure or service. The bill also provides a private right of action for any party harmed by violations of the bill.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025
Last action Feb 5, 2025
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Jan 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 3-N)
lower
Jan 21, 2025
Committee
Assigned sub: Health Professions
lower
Jan 13, 2025
Committee
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
lower
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Presented and ordered printed 25103888D
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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