AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, relative to rights of conscience and free speech.
As introduced, enacts the "Medical Ethics Defense Act." - Amends TCA Title 63.
114th General Assembly
A healthcare provider must not be required to participate in or pay for a healthcare procedure, treatment, or service that violates the conscience of the healthcare provider. [...] "Healthcare provider" means a healthcare professional, healthcare institution, or healthcare payer;
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 2025-02-10 | Introduced, Passed on First Consideration |
| 2025-02-05 | Filed for introduction |