This bill establishes a patient's right to receive medically appropriate care for certain reproductive disorders, specifically addressing the conditions under which a physician may deny sterilization procedures. The new section, 329:31-c, stipulates that if a patient aged 18 or older has a medical condition that may require a treatment leading to sterilization, the physician cannot refuse the procedure based on the patient's age, number of children, or the physician's assumptions about the patient's future reproductive desires. The bill allows physicians to require informed consent and a waiver of damages related to sterilization procedures, and it outlines disciplinary actions for physicians who violate this right.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that patients who sign an informed consent or waiver and choose to proceed with treatment against medical advice cannot pursue civil action against healthcare providers for resulting sterility, except in cases of intentional, reckless, or negligent conduct. The definition of "medically appropriate care for a reproductive disorder" is expanded to include specific procedures such as hysterectomy, oophorectomy, orchiectomy, salpingectomy, and endometrial ablation. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.