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OH HB585
Bill
Status
6/17/2014
Primary Sponsor
Kathleen Clyde
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AI Summary
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Enacts section 2919.194 of the Revised Code to provide liability protections for health care professionals regarding abortion-related requirements.
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Defines "health care professional" to include physicians, registered and practical nurses, certified nurse specialists, physician assistants, and certified medical assistants with CMA (AAMA) credentials.
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Exempts health care professionals from civil penalties and civil liability for non-compliance with sections 2317.56 and 2919.191, and from criminal penalties for non-compliance with section 2919.192, when compliance would conflict with good faith medical judgment and accepted, evidence-based medical practices and ethical standards.
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Preserves the professional standard of care requirement that health care professionals must continue to adhere to in their practice.
Legislative Description
To provide that a health care professional is not subject to civil or criminal liability for failure to comply with abortion-related requirements in certain circumstances.
Noncompliance with abortion-related requirements-civil/criminal immunity
Last Action
To Health and Aging
6/17/2014