2013 Senate Bill 136

Recognize health care payer and provider exercise of conscience

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 31, 2013

Introduced by Sen. John Moolenaar (R-36)

To prohibit forcing an individual or employer who purchase health insurance or pays for health care in some other way, or a health care provider or facility, to pay for or provide any service that that violates the payer’s or provider’s conscience. Specifically, it would establish that no civil, criminal, or administrative liability could be imposed for this exercise of conscience; and would prohibit eligibility discrimination in government grants, contracts, or programs because of this exercise of conscience.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

April 9, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.