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Protecting Conscience Rights in Healthcare: New Rules for Providers.

This act aims to strengthen the protection of conscience rights for healthcare workers. This means that individuals working in healthcare will have clear rules regarding refusing to provide services that conflict with their beliefs, without fear of discrimination. In practice, this could affect the availability of certain medical services, depending on the individual beliefs of the staff.
Key points
Mandates the issuance of regulations protecting conscience rights in healthcare, based on previous rules.
Ensures that the new regulations will supersede any existing, conflicting rules.
May impact the scope of available medical services depending on the beliefs of healthcare personnel.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2874
Sponsor: Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2]
Process start date: 2025-04-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Defense of Conscience in Health Care Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2874.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates the issuance of regulations protecting conscience rights in healthcare, based on previous rules.
  • Ensures that the new regulations will supersede any existing, conflicting rules.
  • May impact the scope of available medical services depending on the beliefs of healthcare personnel.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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