H 4776 - Establishes the Medical Ethics and Diversity Act - South Carolina Key Vote

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Title: Establishes the Medical Ethics and Diversity Act

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report that establishes the Medical Ethics and Diversity Act, effective June 17, 2022.

Highlights:

  • Establishes Medical Ethics and Diversity Act (Page 1)

  • Alleges “right of conscience” to be unalienable (Page 2)

  • Alleges growing threat to such right (Page 2)

  • Authorizes refusal to participate in, pay for healthcare services that violate provider’s conscience (Page 3)

  • Exempts entities from liability for such refusal (Page 3)

  • Limits exercise of right of conscience (Page 4)

  • Prohibits refusal of service to patient based on race (Page 5)

  • Expands administrative, legal protections of medical students (Page 6)

See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Establishes the Medical Ethics and Diversity Act

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report that establishes the Medical Ethics and Diversity Act, effective June 17, 2022.

Highlights:

  • Establishes Medical Ethics and Diversity Act (Page 1)

  • Alleges “right of conscience” to be unalienable (Page 2)

  • Alleges growing threat to such right (Page 2)

  • Authorizes refusal to participate in, pay for healthcare services that violate provider’s conscience (Page 3)

  • Exempts entities from liability for such refusal (Page 3)

  • Limits exercise of right of conscience (Page 4)

  • Prohibits refusal of service to patient based on race (Page 5)

  • Expands administrative, legal protections of medical students (Page 6)

Title: Establishes the Medical Ethics and Diversity Act

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