TN HB1044

Healthcare providers (professionals, institutions, and payers) may refuse to participate in or pay for any procedure, treatment, or service that violates their sincerely held ethical, moral, or religious beliefs

Providers exercising conscience objections are protected from civil lawsuits, criminal prosecution, and discriminatory or retaliatory employment actions

Government entities cannot reprimand, sanction, or revoke licenses of healthcare providers for First Amendment-protected speech unless it directly caused physical harm to a patient within the preceding 3 years

Whistleblower protections prohibit discrimination against providers who report suspected violations of law, ethical guidelines, or dangers to public health and safety

Exceptions apply for federally-governed procedures (including EMTALA emergency care) and situations involving patients in imminent danger of harming themselves or others