H4009

South Carolina Medical Freedom Act

Introduced·2/13/25
Introduced Text

South Carolina Medical Freedom Act protects individuals' rights to refuse medical procedures and treatments, and healthcare professionals' rights to.

The South Carolina Medical Freedom Act ensures that individuals have the right to refuse any medical procedure, treatment, vaccine, or prophylactic without facing interference. It also protects healthcare professionals from disciplinary actions, loss of licensure, or professional penalties for voicing concerns about medical mandates, advocating for patients' rights, or disclosing unethical practices. The act creates a cause of action for healthcare professionals experiencing retaliation, allowing them to seek injunctive relief and damages.

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Where it stands

Current
Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 26, 2025

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Willis

Feb 13, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Feb 13, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs