· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- MEDICAL ETHICS DEFENSE ACT

Establishes the right of healthcare providers and payers to refuse to engage in medical services that violate their conscience.

Sponsor

Elaine Morgan (R-RI)

Introduced

2026-02-06

Policy area

Health

Latest action

02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary