Defense of Conscience in Health Care Act

This bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue a final rule within six months of enactment that reinstates the 2019 regulation protecting healthcare providers' right to refuse certain services based on conscience. It directly affects healthcare providers (like doctors, hospitals, and clinics) who may face conflicts between their religious or moral beliefs and specific medical procedures. The rule must mirror the previous 2019 regulation (45 CFR Part 88) and override any conflicting current rules. It does not create new policies but restores a specific regulatory framework governing conscience protections in healthcare.