SB153
Medical Ethics Defense Act; established.
Summary
As Introduced. Medical Ethics Defense Act established.
Establishes the right of a medical practitioner, health care institution, or health care payer not to participate in or pay for any medical procedure or service that violates such medical practitioner's, health care institution's, or health care payer's conscience, as those terms and conditions are defined in the bill. The ... (More) bill provides protections for medical practitioners who disclose violations of the bill or report violations of laws or ethical guidelines for the safe provision of any medical procedure or service. The bill also provides a private right of action for any party harmed by violations of the bill. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/05/2024 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24104587D
- 01/05/2024 - Senate: Referred to Committee on Education and Health
- 02/05/2024 - Senate: Assigned Education and Health Sub: Health
- 02/07/2024 - Senate: Impact statement from DPB (SB153)
- 02/08/2024 - Senate: Stricken at request of patron in Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)
