A bill to provide that respect for an individual's right not to participate in abortions contrary to that individual's conscience be a requirement for hospital eligibility for Federal financial assistance and for other purposes;.
Rights of Conscience in Abortion Procedures Act - Declares it to be the policy of the Federal Government that religious beliefs or moral convictions regarding the performance of abortions or sterilization procedures shall be respected in the administration of Federal programs. Provides that respect for an individual's right not to participate in abortions contrary to that individual's conscience shall be a requirement for hospital eligibility for Federal financial assistance. Requires the hospital to certify such honoring of the employee's wishes without discrimination.
Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
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