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TX HB319
TX HB319Relating to protection of persons from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
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Introduced
11/14/2022
11/14/2022
In Committee
02/23/2023
02/23/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to protection of persons from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect health care providers in Texas from being required to participate in health care services that are morally unacceptable to them. It defines "conscience" as a sincerely held set of moral convictions arising from a belief in God, a religious faith, or a moral philosophy. The bill allows health care providers to decline participation in any health care service, except for emergency care or life-sustaining treatment, for reasons of conscience. It prohibits adverse actions, such as discrimination in employment or licensing, against those who decline to participate. The bill also requires health care facilities to develop protocols to ensure patient access to services when a provider declines participation. Providers who violate the law may face disciplinary action or civil lawsuits.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (33)
Tom Oliverson (R)*,
Doc Anderson (R),
Greg Bonnen (R),
Ben Bumgarner (R),
Briscoe Cain (R),
James Frank (R),
Stan Gerdes (R),
Cody Harris (R),
Caroline Harris Davila (R),
Brian Harrison (R),
Richard Hayes (R),
Cole Hefner (R),
Justin Holland (R),
Carrie Isaac (R),
Jacey Jetton (R),
Stan Kitzman (R),
Stephanie Klick (R),
Stan Lambert (R),
Terri Leo-Wilson (R),
Will Metcalf (R),
Angelia Orr (R),
Jared Patterson (R),
Dennis Paul (R),
Glenn Rogers (R),
Nate Schatzline (R),
David Spiller (R),
Lynn Stucky (R),
Valoree Swanson (R),
Kronda Thimesch (R),
Tony Tinderholt (R),
Steve Toth (R),
Cody Vasut (R),
Terry Wilson (R),
Last Action
Referred to Public Health (on 02/23/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB319 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB00319I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB00319I.pdf |
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