By Ft Wayne Times |
Jun 27, 2024
Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03) introduced the Conscience Protection Act, aimed at safeguarding health care providers from being compelled to participate in induced abortions or similar procedures that conflict with their sincerely held beliefs. The proposed legislation seeks to prevent any federal, state, or local government from penalizing or discriminating against a health care entity that chooses not to facilitate, perform, refer, pay for, participate in, or provide abortion services or coverage. Additionally, it grants a civil right of action to those whose conscience rights are...