This bill creates a new legal right allowing doctors and other medical practitioners to make treatment decisions based on their personal conscience, even if those decisions conflict with state or federal laws, regulations, or rules. The bill essentially gives medical practitioners the authority to determine patient care based on what they believe is best, rather than requiring them to follow established medical standards or legal requirements. This is a significant change because it prioritizes a provider's personal beliefs over existing law and regulatory guidelines.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 4.
Health and Human Services Do Pass Amended Failed, YEAS 4, NAYS 7.
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
Health and Human Services Deferred to another day
Health and Human Services Motion to amend
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 156
First Reading House H.J. 139
Steven Haugaard
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Health and Human Services — Do Pass Amended
Health and Human Services — Deferred to the 41st legislative day