Protects healthcare providers from discrimination and liability for refusing to perform certain medical services.

South Dakota HB1153 safeguards healthcare providers from discrimination and liability when they refuse to perform medical services that conflict with their conscience. This includes refusing to participate in or pay for services that violate their ethical, moral, or religious beliefs. The bill also prohibits state agencies from sanctioning providers for exercising these rights. Additionally, it ensures that providers cannot be held liable for their own or another provider's refusal to perform certain services.

Protects healthcare providers from discrimination and liability for refusing to perform certain medical services.

South Dakota HB1153 safeguards healthcare providers from discrimination and liability when they refuse to perform medical services that conflict with their conscience. This includes refusing to participate in or pay for services that violate their ethical, moral, or religious beliefs. The bill also prohibits state agencies from sanctioning providers for exercising these rights. Additionally, it ensures that providers cannot be held liable for their own or another provider's refusal to perform certain services.