The bill amends section 38-2037 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, which pertains to the Medicine and Surgery Practice Act. It introduces new provisions that clarify the grounds for disciplinary action against medical professionals, specifically stating that a license may be denied, limited, revoked, or suspended if the individual fails to comply with certain regulations regarding the signing of birth and death certificates.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the protection of First Amendment rights for licensed medical professionals by allowing them to express differing medical opinions in public or professional forums without fear of disciplinary action. However, it specifies that this protection does not extend to opinions expressed during the course of patient care. The original section 38-2037 is repealed as part of this legislative update.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 38-2037
Final Reading: 38-2037
Slip Law: 38-2037