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TX HB3082

TX HB3082
Relating to a pharmacy, pharmacist, or pharmacy technician decision to not dispense or sell a drug according to religious belief or moral conviction.


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Introduced
03/01/2023
In Committee
03/14/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023

Introduced Session

88th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to a pharmacy, pharmacist, or pharmacy technician decision to not dispense or sell a drug according to religious belief or moral conviction.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Occupations Code to prohibit the Texas State Board of Pharmacy from taking any adverse action against a pharmacy, pharmacist, or pharmacy technician for refusing to dispense or sell a specific drug or product based on their sincerely held religious belief or moral conviction. The bill also allows the Attorney General to seek injunctive or declaratory relief to enforce compliance with this provision. The bill takes effect immediately or on September 1, 2023, depending on the vote received in the legislature.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Public Health (on 03/14/2023)

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