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HI SB1109
Bill
AI Summary
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Adds a new section §321-D establishing a religious exemption allowing hospitals to opt out of emergency contraception requirements if providing such care would violate the hospital's religious convictions.
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Hospitals qualify for the religious exemption if they: oppose emergency contraception due to religious objections, operate as a nonprofit entity, hold themselves out as or are affiliated with a religious organization, and self-certify meeting these criteria.
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Renumbers the existing "§321-D Rules" section to "§321-E Rules" to accommodate the new religious exemption provision.
Legislative Description
Hospital Standards for Sexual Assault Victims; Emergency Contraception
Last Action
Referred to HLT, JUD, referral sheet 30
3/7/2013
Committee Referrals
Health3/7/2013
Ways and Means2/15/2013
Health1/24/2013
Full Bill Text
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