HB 5112
Prohibiting laws requiring person to receive or use medical products
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Bill overview
This bill prohibits West Virginia laws from requiring individuals to receive or use medical products. It also prevents penalties or denial of benefits for refusing to receive a medical product or for not disclosing whether one has been used. The bill aims to protect individual autonomy regarding medical treatment and prevent coercion in healthcare decisions. It clarifies that refusing a medical product or not disclosing its use should not result in negative consequences.
Key provisions
- Prohibits laws requiring individuals to receive medical products.
- Prevents penalties for refusing to receive a medical product.
- Prevents denial of benefits for refusing a medical product.
- Prohibits penalties for refusing to disclose receipt of a medical product.
- Protects against coercion in medical treatment.
- Clarifies that refusal to disclose product use should not result in penalties.
Who is affected
- Individuals receiving medical care
- Healthcare providers
- West Virginia government
- Public health officials
- Patients
Notable changes
- Adds a specific prohibition against requiring or coercing medical product use.
- Eliminates penalties for refusing medical products.
- Removes the ability to deny benefits based on refusal to use a medical product.
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