House committee defeats bill to allow 'conscience' refusal to provide or pay for medical services
DR. GREGORY BLEDSOE: His mind has changed. The House Public Health Committee today declined to endorse SB 289 which allows a medical practitioner, healthcare institution, or health insurance payer not to participate in a healthcare service that violates their conscience. Advertisement The vote was 8 for to 10 against, with Rep. Jim Dotson not voting and Chair Jack Ladyman abstaining. An extensive presentation for the bill was followed by abbreviated public testimony, but it included heavyweight opposition from a former Supreme Court justice, UAMS and the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce. Ad...
Source: arktimes.com