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CT HB05920
Bill
Status
1/18/2023
Primary Sponsor
Matt Blumenthal
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AI Summary
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Prohibits medical malpractice insurers from taking adverse action against health care providers based on the provider's involvement in abortion services performed in accordance with Connecticut law.
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Prohibits health care provider licensing entities in Connecticut from taking adverse action against providers for providing, authorizing, recommending, aiding, assisting, or referring for abortion services.
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Applies protection regardless of whether the patient receiving the abortion was a Connecticut resident or a resident of another state.
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Protects providers from retaliatory actions taken by other states related to abortion involvement.
Legislative Description
An Act Preventing Medical Malpractice Insurers And Health Care Provider Licensing Entities From Taking Any Adverse Action Against A Medical Provider Due To An Adverse Action Taken By Another State As A Result Of Such Provider's Involvement In The Termination Of A Pregnancy.
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health
1/18/2023