HB 1266 IN
Freedom of conscience in health care.
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Summary
Provides that a health care provider, health care entity, and a health carrier may not be required to provide or refer an individual for a health care service that violates the conscience of the health care provider, health care entity, or health carrier. Establishes an exception for a health carrier. Specifies that a health care provider, health care entity, or a health carrier may not be subject to discrimination and certain other acts and liability for declining to provide the health care service. Establishes a civil action for a violation of these provisions. Provides that a person who prevails in a civil action is entitled to certain relief.
Sponsor (1)
- Doug Miller Republican · author
1 coauthor / cosponsor
- Timothy Wesco Republican · coauthor
Action history (3)
- Jan 9, 2024 Authored by Representative Miller D · lower
- Jan 9, 2024 First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health · lower
- Jan 16, 2024 Representative Wesco added as coauthor · lower
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