Arkansas gov. signs law to protect the religious conscience of healthcare providers
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(Worthy News) – Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed legislation Friday to provide conscience protections for the religious objections of healthcare providers, payers and institutions.
Sponsored by Sen. Kim Hammer and Rep. Brandt Smith, both Republicans, “The Medical Ethics and Diversity Act,” S.B. 289, will protect medical professionals from providing services that go against their moral, religious or ethical beliefs, such as performing abortions or sex-change surgeries.
Hutchinson said in a statement that he “weighed this bill very carefully” before signing. [ Source: Chrsitian Post (Read More…) ]
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