Enacts new GS 90-21.13A making it a Class 2 misdemeanor for a health care provider to refuse to give health care or professional services to an individual seeking health care treatment for an emergency medical condition (as defined under federal law) based on the individual's vaccination status at the time the treatment is requested or during the course of the treatment. Subjects violators to disciplinary action by the appropriate licensing agency. Allows an individual to commence a civil action for violations and entitles a prevailing plaintiff to damages (punitive and actual), injunctive and other court-approved relief, and reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. Effective October 1, 2023.
HEALTH CARE FREEDOM ACT.
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AN ACT TO PROHIBIT A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER FROM REFUSING TO TREAT A PATIENT BASED ON VACCINATION STATUS.Intro. by Johnson.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (Mar 28 2023)
Bill History:
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Mon, 27 Mar 2023 Senate: Filed
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Tue, 28 Mar 2023 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Tue, 28 Mar 2023 Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
S 375
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Bill S 375 (2023-2024)Summary date: Mar 27 2023 - View Summary
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