SB19

Enacting the conscientious right to refuse act to prohibit discrimination against individuals who refuse medical care and creating a civil cause of action based on such discrimination and revoking the authority of the secretary of health and environment to quarantine individuals and impose associated penalties.

Introduced·1/16/25
Introduced Text

Kansas SB19 prohibits discrimination against individuals who refuse medical care for reasons of conscience and revokes the authority to quarantine.

Kansas SB19, known as the conscientious right to refuse act, prohibits discrimination against individuals who refuse certain medical interventions for reasons of conscience. This includes protections against adverse employment actions, denial of goods or services, and segregation from others. The act also creates a civil cause of action for those who suffer injury due to such discrimination, allowing for recovery of damages and legal costs.

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Where it stands

Current
Public Health and Welfare Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Feb 5, 2025

8:30 AM

Senate Public Health and Welfare Hearing

Feb 5, 2025

8:30 AM

Senate Public Health and Welfare Hearing

History

Feb 5, 2025

Senate

Senate Hearing: Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 8:30 AM Room 159-South

Feb 5, 2025

Senate

Senate Hearing: Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 8:30 AM Room 142-S

Jan 17, 2025

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Public Health and Welfare