HB1428: Freedom of conscience in health care.

Provides that a health care provider, health care entity, and a health carrier may not be required to provide or refer an individual for a health care service that violates the conscience of the health care provider, health care entity, or health carrier. Establishes an exception for a health carrier. Specifies that a health care provider, health care entity, or a health carrier may not be subject to discrimination and certain other acts and liability for declining to provide the health care service. Establishes a civil action for a violation of these provisions. Provides that a person who prevails in a civil action is entitled to certain relief.

Author: Rep. Doug Miller

Co-Author: Rep. Becky Cash

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Link: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1428/details