HB1428: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning health.
Page last updated: Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 7:36 PM (America/Indianapolis).
General Information
- Stage: Introduced House Bill (H)
- Current Chamber: house
- Origin Chamber: house
- Description: Freedom of conscience in health care.
Legislators
Authors (1)
Coauthors (1)
Sponsors (0)
Cosponsors (0)
Advisors (0)
Conferees (0)
Actions (3 total)
- Jan 27, 2025, 10:56 AM: Representative Cash added as coauthor
- Jan 21, 2025, 8:35 AM: First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health
- Jan 21, 2025, 8:35 AM: Authored by Representative Miller D
Digest
Provides that a health care provider, health care entity, and a health carrier may not be required to provide or refer an individual for a health care service that violates the conscience of the health care provider, health care entity, or health carrier. Establishes an exception for a health carrier. Specifies that a health care provider, health care entity, or a health carrier may not be subject to discrimination and certain other acts and liability for declining to provide the health care service. Establishes a civil action for a violation of these provisions. Provides that a person who prevails in a civil action is entitled to certain relief.