S 47
Defense of Conscience in Health Care Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 9:08 AM
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Bill overview
This bill aims to reinstate a previous rule from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that protects healthcare providers' ‘conscience rights’ – their ability to refuse to participate in certain medical procedures based on religious or moral objections. The 2019 rule, which was later struck down by courts, outlined how federal funding recipients could protect these rights. This legislation directs HHS to issue a new rule mirroring the original 2019 rule, ensuring consistent protections for healthcare providers’ conscientious objections.
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