The bill aims to establish legal protections for medical practitioners, healthcare institutions, and healthcare payers who refuse to participate in certain healthcare services based on their conscience. It includes provisions for free speech protections, whistleblower protections, and immunity from legal repercussions, while also limiting governmental liability. The bill seeks to ensure that individuals and organizations can act according to their moral or ethical beliefs without facing discrimination or punitive actions.

Additionally, the bill amends existing laws, specifically sections 37-1-308 and 50-20-111 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), to incorporate these new protections. The amendments are designed to clarify the rights of those who object to participating in healthcare services on conscience grounds and to provide remedies for any violations of these rights. The bill also specifies an applicability date for these changes, ensuring that the new legal framework is implemented in a timely manner.

Statutes affected:
HB0303_1.pdf: 37-1-308, 50-20-111
Introduced: 37-1-308, 50-20-111