Exercise of Religious Beliefs and Conscience Amendments

Summary

The law lets doctors, nurses and other licensed providers decline to perform or assist with procedures that violate their sincerely held religious or moral convictions, such as abortions or disposing of fetal remains. It requires advance notice, public posting of the refused services, and reporting to the Department of Health and Human Services, while shielding providers from civil, criminal or administrative penalties. The bill also forbids retaliation against providers who exercise this right and creates a complaint and enforcement system.

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