SB 619 – Protects healthcare provider conscience rights

SB 619 strengthens individual rights by protecting healthcare professionals from being forced to participate in procedures that violate their conscience. It ensures that medical staff can object to non-emergency services without risking their careers or licenses, safeguarding personal liberty in the workplace. Importantly, the bill includes safeguards so patients can still receive the care they need, without unnecessary government mandates forcing referrals or participation. It prevents state licensing boards and public institutions from punishing providers for declining morally objectionable procedures. By limiting the government’s role in dictating how private individuals and institutions must act in morally sensitive situations, this bill upholds the principles of limited government. It also helps reduce legal liability and regulatory burden on institutions trying to balance ethics and patient care. The bill promotes individual freedom, reduces potential legal conflicts, and ensures healthcare decisions stay in the hands of patients and providers—not bureaucrats.