Medical Ethics Defense Act protects health care providers, institutions, and payers from liability for refusing services based on conscience.

The Medical Ethics Defense Act allows health care providers, institutions, and payers to refuse participation in or payment for services that conflict with their conscience. It prohibits discrimination against those who exercise this right and shields them from civil or criminal liability. Religious-based organizations can make decisions aligned with their beliefs. The act also mandates notice to providers of any complaints or actions against them and requires health care payers to file annual conscience policies with the state insurance department.

Medical Ethics Defense Act protects health care providers, institutions, and payers from liability for refusing services based on conscience.

The Medical Ethics Defense Act allows health care providers, institutions, and payers to refuse participation in or payment for services that conflict with their conscience. It prohibits discrimination against those who exercise this right and shields them from civil or criminal liability. Religious-based organizations can make decisions aligned with their beliefs. The act also mandates notice to providers of any complaints or actions against them and requires health care payers to file annual conscience policies with the state insurance department.