Relating to participation in medical procedures.
The Act expands laws that protect a health care worker's right to object to taking part in certain health care treatments. (Flesch Readability Score: 72.7). Provides protections for a person who refuses to participate in a procedure related to abortion, physician-assisted suicide or gender-affirming treatment if the refusal is based on a person's ethical, moral or religious convictions. Allows a health care facility to refuse to perform a procedure related to abortion, physician-assisted suicide or gender-affirming treatment. Allows a person to bring an action for damages and equitable relief against a health care facility, health professional regulatory agency, employer or school for a violation. Directs a court to award attorney fees to a prevailing plaintiff.
2025 Legislative Measures
An employer may not discriminate against an employee or prospective employee by refusing to reasonably accommodate the ethical, moral or religious objection [...] to any of the following procedures: [...] (h) Gender-affirming treatment.
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 2025-01-24 | Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care. |
| 2025-01-21 | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |