Medical Conscience Protection Act; established.
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.
2025 Regular Session
No health care professional shall be required to participate in any medical procedure or service that violates such health care professional's conscience.
No health care institution shall be civilly, criminally, or administratively liable for the exercise of the right of conscience by a health care professional employed, contracted, or granted admitting privileges by the health care institution.
| date | time | type | location | description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-30 | 08:00 | Hearing | House Committee Room C - 206 | House Health and Human Services - Health Professions Committee Hearing |
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 2025-01-30 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 3-N) |
| 2025-01-28 | Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2605) |
| 2025-01-21 | Assigned sub: Health Professions |
| 2025-01-13 | Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services |
| 2025-01-13 | Presented and ordered printed 25103888D |