2007 House Bill 4660

Allow health care provider “conscientious objector” status

Introduced in the House

April 25, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Brian Palmer (R-36)

To establish in law the right of a health care provider to refuse to participate in certain health care services (including abortions) due to ethical, moral or religious objection. A person claiming this “conscientious objector” status could not be subjected to civil, criminal, or administrative liability for refusing to perform the objectionable procedure.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary