Right of Conscience in Abortion Procedures Act

Summary

Rights of Conscience in Abortion Procedures Act - Declares it to be the policy of the Federal Government that religious beliefs or moral convictions regarding the performance of abortions or sterilization procedures shall be respected in the administration of Federal programs. Provides that respect for an individual's right not to participate in abortions contrary to that individual's conscience shall be a requirement for hospital eligibility for Federal financial assistance. Requires the hospital to certify such honoring of the employee's wishes without discrimination.

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Timeline

1. 30 May 1973

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 30 May 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 30 May 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 30 May 1973

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Hillis, Elwood H. [R-IN-5] · R · Sponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing

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