Bill > SB1141

This bill creates new legal provisions allowing health care institutions and professionals to refuse participation in medical procedures, treatments, counseling, prescriptions, or surgeries related to sex reassignment or gender identity transitioning if such actions conflict with their moral, ethical, or religious beliefs. The bill defines key terms, including "health care institution" (which encompasses hospitals, clinics, medical facilities, and offices) and "health care professional" (which includes a wide range of medical workers from doctors and nurses to researchers and technicians). Under this legislation, individuals or institutions cannot be discriminated against in public benefits, employment, or professional opportunities for declining to participate in gender transition-related medical services. The bill also provides legal protections, stating that no cause of action can be brought against those who refuse such services, and it allows for civil action and potential attorney's fees for anyone aggrieved by violations of these protections. Importantly, the bill specifies that these provisions do not permit denial of emergency medical treatment or patient visitation rights, and must comply with existing federal emergency medical treatment laws.

Health and Social Services

https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=296