HB 2196 — health care providers; religious beliefs
Last action — House First Reading.
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
This bill allows healthcare providers to refuse to give certain treatments or services based on their religious beliefs. It aims to protect providers from being required to act against their personal values in their professional roles.
Bill Text
- Introduced Introduced Version Current pdf
Action History
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House First Reading.
Sponsors
- Christopher Mathis · Cosponsor
- Brian Fernandez · Cosponsor
- Sarah Liguori · Cosponsor
- Pamela Powers Hannley · Primary
- Richard C. Andrade · Cosponsor
- Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren · Cosponsor
- Kelli Butler · Cosponsor
- Andres Cano · Cosponsor
- Andrea Dalessandro · Cosponsor
- Marcelino Quiñonez · Cosponsor
- Judy Schwiebert · Cosponsor
- Christian Solorio · Cosponsor
- Rosanna Gabaldon · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 12 co-sponsors · 80 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (12)
Not signed on (80)
80 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 2196 do?
- This bill allows healthcare providers to refuse to give certain treatments or services based on their religious beliefs. It aims to protect providers from being required to act against their personal values in their professional roles.
- Who sponsors HB 2196?
- HB 2196 is sponsored by Christopher Mathis (Democrat), Brian Fernandez (Democrat), Sarah Liguori (Democrat), Pamela Powers Hannley, Richard C. Andrade, Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren, Kelli Butler, Andres Cano, Andrea Dalessandro, Marcelino Quiñonez, Judy Schwiebert, Christian Solorio, and Rosanna Gabaldon.
- What is the current status of HB 2196?
- This bill died with Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 2196?
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