Bill > SB245

This bill, the Implement Medical Ethics and Diversity Act, establishes protections for the conscience-based refusal of medical practitioners, healthcare institutions, and healthcare payers to participate in certain healthcare services. It defines key terms like "conscience," "discrimination," and "health care service," and outlines the rights of these entities to decline participation based on their ethical, philosophical, moral, or religious beliefs. The bill also prohibits interference with these rights, provides whistleblower protections, and states that the exercise of conscience cannot result in the loss of privileges, immunities, or public benefits. The provisions of the bill are intended to be codified into Montana's state laws.

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https://laws.leg.mt.gov/legprd/LAW0210W$BSIV.ActionQuery?P_BILL_NO1=245&P_BLTP_BILL_TYP_CD=SB&Z_ACTION=Find&P_SESS=20211