This bill amends section 38-2037 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, which pertains to the Medicine and Surgery Practice Act. The amendment introduces new provisions that expand the grounds for disciplinary action against medical professionals, specifically relating to the failure to comply with regulations regarding the signing of birth and death certificates. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the protection of First Amendment rights for licensed medical practitioners by allowing them to express differing medical opinions in public or professional forums without facing disciplinary measures.

The bill aims to balance the enforcement of medical regulations with the need for open discourse in the medical community. By ensuring that medical professionals can freely express their opinions without fear of disciplinary action, the legislation seeks to foster a more robust exchange of ideas while still holding practitioners accountable for compliance with essential legal requirements. The original section 38-2037 is repealed as part of this legislative update.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 38-2037