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Conscience Protections for Medical Residents: No Mandatory Abortion Training.

This act aims to ensure that future doctors in Medicare-funded residency programs are not forced to participate in abortion-related training. It protects their right to refuse to perform, assist, or counsel on abortions without fear of discrimination. This allows citizens to trust that doctors are acting in accordance with their conscience.
Key points
Medical residency programs cannot require doctors to participate in abortion training.
Resident doctors cannot be discriminated against for refusing to participate in abortion-related training or activities.
Participation in abortion training must be voluntary and require an active opt-in from the resident doctor.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6219
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]
Process start date: 2025-11-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Conscience Protections for Medical Residents Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6219.

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 2025-11-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Medical residency programs cannot require doctors to participate in abortion training.
  • Resident doctors cannot be discriminated against for refusing to participate in abortion-related training or activities.
  • Participation in abortion training must be voluntary and require an active opt-in from the resident doctor.
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. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-11.

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