TX SB619

Health care providers may decline to participate in any health care service for reasons of conscience, defined as sincerely held moral convictions arising from religious faith, belief in God, or moral/ethical philosophy

Conscience objections cannot be used to decline emergency care, life-sustaining treatment, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Employers, licensing agencies, medical schools, and public officials are prohibited from taking adverse action against providers who decline services for conscience reasons, including discrimination in employment, licensure, certification, benefits, or program admission

Health care facilities must develop written protocols by December 1, 2025, describing how patients can still access services when a provider declines, ensuring patients are not permanently prevented from obtaining care

Providers who face violations may file complaints with licensing agencies and bring civil lawsuits seeking injunctive relief, actual damages for psychological/emotional/physical injuries, court costs, and attorney's fees