AN ACT PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION IN THE PROVISION OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES.

SB 1025 prohibits health care providers from refusing services based on protected characteristics like race, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or domestic violence victim status. It directly affects hospitals, clinics, doctors, and patients by making such refusals illegal under state law. The bill amends general statutes to explicitly list these protected categories as grounds for discrimination in health care access. This creates a clear legal standard for preventing biased treatment in medical settings. The bill's purpose is to ensure equal access to health care services for all residents.