AK SB197

Pharmacists may refuse to refer, recommend, or dispense emergency contraceptives based on personal moral or religious objections.

Pharmacists are immune from civil liability for refusing to refer, recommend, or dispense emergency contraceptives under this provision.

Pharmacies employing such pharmacists are not liable in civil actions for their employees' refusals to dispense emergency contraceptives.

Employers are prohibited from discriminating against or refusing to employ pharmacists based on their refusal to refer, recommend, or dispense emergency contraceptives due to moral or religious objections.

"Emergency contraceptive" is defined as a contraceptive measure that, if taken after sexual intercourse, may prevent pregnancy.