HB 1153
protect certain rights of healthcare providers.
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Bill overview
This bill, House Bill 1153, aims to protect the rights of healthcare providers to refuse to participate in or provide medical services that violate their conscience – encompassing ethical, moral, or religious beliefs. It establishes guidelines regarding what constitutes a healthcare provider, clarifies the scope of this right, and prohibits discrimination against providers for exercising their conscience or engaging in protected speech. The bill also restricts state agencies from sanctioning providers for these actions and outlines a process for addressing complaints related to potential violations.
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Primary sponsors
Leslie Heinemann
Cosponsors
Bethany Soye
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