HB 3420 Oregon House · 2023 Regular Session

Relating to participation in medical procedures.

Summary

Provides protections for person who refuses to participate in procedure related to abortion or physician-assisted suicide if refusal is based on person's ethical, moral or religious convictions. Allows health care facility to refuse to perform procedure related to abortion or physician-assisted suicide. Allows person to bring action for damages and equitable relief against health care facility, health professional regulatory agency, employer or school for violation. Directs court to award attorney fees to prevailing plaintiff.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2023

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 28, 2023 Last action Jun 25, 2023

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Committee

Jun 25, 2023

Lower · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

lower

Mar 3, 2023

Committee

Referred to Behavioral Health and Health Care.

lower

Feb 28, 2023

Introduced

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

lower

4 primary · 15 co-sponsors

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