All States › Evidence
Bill May 16, 2026

Freedom of conscience in health care.

Provides that a health care provider, health care entity, and a health carrier may not be required to provide or refer an individual for a health care service that violates the conscience of the health care provider, health care entity, or health carrier. Establishes an exception for a health carrier. Specifies that a health care provider, health care entity, or a health carrier may not be subject to discrimination and certain other acts and liability for declining to provide the health care service. Establishes a civil action for a violation of these provisions. Provides that a person who prevails in a civil action is entitled to certain relief.

https://openstates.org/in/bills/2025/HB1428/
Becky Cash State Representative Cosponsor
CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Immunity and Exemption from Liability HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS; Generally INSURANCE; Health Insurance
Share on X Share on Facebook