Medical Ethics Defense Act Advances Amid Debate

NASHVILLE (March 18) − The Medical Ethics Defense Act (HB1044/SB955) is moving swiftly through the Tennessee General Assembly, passing the Senate by a 27-3 margin and advancing in the House. Framed as a protection for religious and moral conscience rights in healthcare, the bill grants medical providers the ability to refuse participation in procedures, treatments, or services that conflict with their ethical, moral or religious beliefs.