Friday, March 22, 2013

Michigan Senate committee votes in favor of conscience protection bill

By a 5-1 vote, Senate Health Policy Committee reported Senate Bill 136 to the full Senate for consideration.

In a move proponents call a win for religious liberty and opponents say legalizes discrimination against people at their most vulnerable, a state Senate committee passed a bill Thursday that would allow Michigan's health care providers and institutions to refuse to provide service based on moral, religious or conscientious objections.......

"The legislation is intended to help protect religious freedom, while still ensuring patients receive the best medical care available," said state Sen. John Moolenaar, R-Midland, sponsor of the bill. He noted health care professionals would be required to provide patients with referrals to other doctors and nurses who would provide the service.

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