Health Care - As introduced, enacts the "Maternal Health Care Protection Act," which prohibits the exercise of a healthcare provider's right of conscience under the Medical Ethics Defense Act from allowing the provider to refuse to participate in or pay for pregnancy-related healthcare procedures, treatments, or services that are within the scope of the provider's license and professional obligations; prohibits the exercise of such right from allowing a healthcare institution or healthcare pa...

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The Maternal Health Care Protection Act would amend state law to bar doctors, nurses, hospitals and insurers from denying or refusing to pay for any pregnancy‑related medical services because of a personal moral objection. It defines “pregnancy‑related health care” broadly, covering emergency care, diagnosis, treatment of complications, and routine obstetric services. The bill aims to ensure pregnant patients receive needed care regardless of a provider’s personal beliefs.

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