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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/15/2024
03/15/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Freedom of conscience in health care. Provides that a health care provider, health care entity, and a health carrier may not be required to provide or refer an individual for a health care service that violates the conscience of the health care provider, health care entity, or health carrier. Establishes an exception for a health carrier. Specifies that a health care provider, health care entity, or a health carrier may not be subject to discrimination and certain other acts and liability for declining to provide the health care service. Establishes a civil action for a violation of these provisions. Provides that a person who prevails in a civil action is entitled to certain relief.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "Health Care Freedom of Conscience" law in Indiana. It allows health care providers, health care entities, and health carriers to decline to provide, refer, or participate in any health care service that violates their religious, moral, or ethical beliefs. The bill prohibits discrimination, adverse actions, or liability against these entities for exercising this right of conscience. It also allows for civil lawsuits and entitles prevailing plaintiffs to injunctive relief, damages, and attorney's fees.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Representative Wesco added as coauthor (on 01/16/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/house/1266/details |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/house/bills/HB1266/HB1266.01.INTR.pdf |
| Fiscal Note #1: Introduced | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/house/bills/HB1266/fiscal-notes/HB1266.01.INTR.FN001.pdf |
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