BILL · 2003–04 SESSION

SB 6222: Right of conscience

Regarding health care provider right of conscience.

Summary

The right of conscience is recognized for those providing health care related services. Health care personnel, facility operators and payers cannot be held civilly or criminally liable for refusing to provide abortion related health care services if to do so would violate their conscience.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6222), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to ensuring health care provider and insurer right of conscience;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 14, 2004First reading, referred to Children & Family Services & Corrections.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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