AB67: Bill Text

AB67,7,11 253.09 (title) Abortion refused Refusal to participate in certain practices; no liability; no discrimination.

AB67, s. 7 Section 7. 253.09 (1) of the statutes is renumbered 253.09 (1r) (a) (intro.) and amended to read:

AB67,7,16 253.09 (1r) (a) (intro.) No hospital shall be is required to admit any patient or to allow the use of the hospital facilities for the purpose of performing a sterilization procedure or removing a human embryo or fetus. any of the following:

AB67,7,23 (b) A physician or any other person who is a member of or associated with the staff of a hospital, or any employee of a hospital in which such a procedure the performance of an activity specified in par. (a) 1. to 6. has been authorized, who shall state in writing his or her objection to the performance of or providing assistance to such a procedure, in writing, refuses, or states an intention to refuse, to participate in the activity on moral or religious grounds shall may not be required to participate in such medical procedure, and the activity.

AB67,8,5 (c) A physician or any other person who is a member of or associated with the staff of a hospital, or any employee of a hospital, is immune from liability for any damage caused by, and may not be subjected to any disciplinary or recriminatory action based on, the refusal of any such the person to participate therein shall not form the basis of any claim for damages on account of such refusal or for any disciplinary or recriminatory action against such person in an activity specified in par. (a) 1. to 6. on moral or religious grounds.

AB67, s. 8 Section 8. 253.09 (1g) of the statutes is created to read:

AB67,8,7 253.09 (1g) In this section:

AB67,8,12 (a) "Human embryo" means a human organism that is derived by fertilization, parthenogenesis, cloning, or any other means from one or more human gametes or human diploid cells. "Human embryo" includes a zygote but does not include a human organism at or beyond the stage of development at which the major body structures are present.

AB67,8,15 (b) "Participate in" means to perform, assist in, recommend, counsel in favor of, make referrals for, prescribe, dispense, or administer drugs for, or otherwise promote, encourage, or aid.

AB67, s. 9 Section 9. 253.09 (1r) (a) 1. to 6. of the statutes are created to read:

AB67,8,17 253.09 (1r) (a) 1. A sterilization procedure.

AB67,8,18 2. An abortion, as defined in s. 253.10 (2) (a).

AB67,8,19 3. An experiment or medical procedure involving any of the following:

AB67,8,20 a. The destruction of a human embryo.

AB67,8,23 b. A human embryo or unborn child, at any stage of development, in which the experiment or procedure is not related to the beneficial treatment of the human embryo or unborn child.

AB67,9,3 4. A procedure, including a transplant procedure, that uses fetal tissue or organs other than fetal tissue or organs from a stillbirth, spontaneous abortion, or miscarriage.

AB67,9,8 5. The withholding or withdrawal of nutrition or hydration, if the withholding or withdrawal of nutrition or hydration would result in the patient's death from malnutrition or dehydration, or complications of malnutrition or dehydration, rather than from the underlying terminal illness or injury, unless the administration of nutrition or hydration is medically contraindicated.

AB67,9,10 6. An act that intentionally causes or assists in causing the death of an individual, such as by assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing.

AB67, s. 10 Section 10. 253.09 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB67,9,16 253.09 (2) No A hospital or employee of any a hospital shall be liable for any civil damages resulting from is immune from liability for any damage caused by a refusal to perform sterilization procedures or remove a human embryo or fetus from a person, if such participate in an activity specified in sub. (1r) (a) 1. to 6., if the refusal is based on religious or moral precepts.

AB67, s. 11 Section 11. 253.09 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB67,9,24 253.09 (3) No hospital, school, or employer may discriminate against any person with regard to admission, hiring or firing, tenure, term, condition, or privilege of employment, student status, or staff status on the ground that the person refuses to recommend, aid or perform procedures for sterilization or the removal of a human embryo or fetus, or states an intention to refuse, whether or not in writing, to participate in an activity specified in sub. (1r) (a) 1. to 6., if the refusal is based on religious or moral precepts.

AB67, s. 12 Section 12. 253.09 (4) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB67,10,5 253.09 (4) (a) Such individual to perform or assist in the performance of any sterilization procedure or removal of a human embryo or fetus participate in an activity specified in sub. (1r) (a) 1. to 6., if the individual's performance or assistance participation in the performance of such a procedure would be activity is contrary to the individual's religious beliefs or moral convictions; or

AB67, s. 13 Section 13. 253.09 (4) (b) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB67,10,11 253.09 (4) (b) 1. Make its facilities available for the performance of any sterilization procedure or removal of a human embryo or fetus an individual to participate in an activity specified in sub. (1r) (a) 1. to 6., if the performance of such a procedure in such facilities is prohibited by the entity prohibits the activity from taking place in the facilities on the basis of religious beliefs or moral convictions; or

AB67, s. 14 Section 14. 253.09 (4) (b) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB67,10,18 253.09 (4) (b) 2. Provide any personnel for the performance or assistance in the performance of any sterilization procedure or assistance to participate in an activity specified in sub. (1r) (a) 1. to 6., if the performance or assistance in the performance of such procedure or the removal of a human embryo or fetus by such personnel would be activity is contrary to the religious beliefs or moral convictions of such the personnel.

AB67, s. 15 Section 15. 253.09 (5) of the statutes is created to read:

AB67,11,2 253.09 (5) A person who is adversely affected by, or who reasonably may be expected to be adversely affected by, conduct that is in violation of this section may bring a civil action for injunctive relief, including reinstatement, or damages, including damages for emotional or psychological distress, or both injunctive relief and damages. In an action under this subsection, the court shall award reasonable attorney fees, notwithstanding s. 814.04 (1), to a person who obtains injunctive relief, an award of damages, or both.

AB67, s. 16 Section 16. 441.06 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB67,11,4 441.06 (title) Licensure; civil liability and disciplinary exemption.

AB67, s. 17 Section 17. 441.06 (6) of the statutes is renumbered 441.06 (6) (b) (intro.) and amended to read:

AB67,11,13 441.06 (6) (b) (intro.) No A person licensed as a registered nurse under this section is liable for any civil damages resulting from immune from liability for any damage caused by his or her refusal to perform sterilization procedures or to remove or aid in the removal of a human embryo or fetus from a person, assist in, recommend, counsel in favor of, make referrals for, prescribe, dispense, or administer drugs for, or otherwise promote, encourage, or aid any of the following, if the refusal is based on religious or moral precepts.:

AB67, s. 18 Section 18. 441.06 (6) (a) of the statutes is created to read:

AB67,11,19 441.06 (6) (a) In this subsection, "human embryo" means a human organism that is derived by fertilization, parthenogenesis, cloning, or any other means from one or more human gametes or human diploid cells. "Human embryo" includes a zygote but does not include a human organism at or beyond the stage of development at which the major body structures are present.

AB67, s. 19 Section 19. 441.06 (6) (b) 1. to 6. of the statutes are created to read:

AB67,11,21 441.06 (6) (b) 1. A sterilization procedure.

AB67,11,22 2. An abortion, as defined in s. 253.10 (2) (a).

AB67,11,23 3. An experiment or medical procedure involving any of the following:

AB67,11,24 a. The destruction of a human embryo.

AB67,12,3 b. A human embryo or unborn child, at any stage of development, in which the experiment or procedure is not related to the beneficial treatment of the human embryo or unborn child.

AB67,12,6 4. A procedure, including a transplant procedure, that uses fetal tissue or organs other than fetal tissue or organs from a stillbirth, spontaneous abortion, or miscarriage.

AB67,12,11 5. The withholding or withdrawal of nutrition or hydration, if the withholding or withdrawal of nutrition or hydration would result in the patient's death from malnutrition or dehydration, or complications of malnutrition or dehydration, rather than from the underlying terminal illness or injury, unless the administration of nutrition or hydration is medically contraindicated.

AB67,12,13 6. An act that intentionally causes or assists in causing the death of an individual, such as by assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing.

AB67, s. 20 Section 20. 441.06 (7) of the statutes is created to read:

AB67,12,20 441.06 (7) A person licensed as a registered nurse under this section who, in writing, refuses, or states an intention to refuse, on moral or religious grounds to engage in a practice of professional nursing that is related to an activity specified in sub. (6) (b) 1. to 6. may not be required to engage in the practice with respect to the activity and may not be disciplined by the board or the department for refusing or stating an intention to refuse to engage in the practice with respect to the activity.

AB67, s. 21 Section 21. 441.06 (8) of the statutes is created to read:

AB67,13,3 441.06 (8) A person who is adversely affected by, or who reasonably may be expected to be adversely affected by, conduct that is in violation of sub. (7) may bring a civil action for injunctive relief, including reinstatement, or damages, including damages for emotional or psychological distress, or both injunctive relief and damages. In an action under this subsection, the court shall award reasonable attorney fees, notwithstanding s. 814.04 (1), to a person who obtains injunctive relief, an award of damages, or both.

AB67, s. 22 Section 22. 448.03 (5) (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB67,13,6 448.03 (5) (title) Civil liability and disciplinary exemption; certain medical procedures and reports.

AB67, s. 23 Section 23. 448.03 (5) (a) of the statutes is renumbered 448.03 (5) (ar) (intro.) and amended to read:

AB67,13,15 448.03 (5) (ar) (intro.) No A person licensed or certified under this subchapter shall be liable for any civil damages resulting from such is immune from liability for any damage caused by the person's refusal to perform sterilization procedures or to remove or aid in the removal of a human embryo or fetus from a person if such, assist in, recommend, counsel in favor of, make referrals for, prescribe, dispense, or administer drugs for, or otherwise promote, encourage, or aid any of the following if the refusal is based on religious or moral precepts. :

AB67, s. 24 Section 24. 448.03 (5) (ag) of the statutes is created to read:

AB67,13,21 448.03 (5) (ag) In this subsection, "human embryo" means a human organism that is derived by fertilization, parthenogenesis, cloning, or any other means from one or more human gametes or human diploid cells. "Human embryo" includes a zygote but does not include a human organism at or beyond the stage of development at which the major body structures are present.

AB67, s. 25 Section 25. 448.03 (5) (am) of the statutes is created to read:

AB67,14,12 448.03 (5) (am) A person licensed or certified under this subchapter who, in writing, refuses, or states an intention to refuse, on moral or religious grounds to engage in a practice within the scope of his or her license or certification that is related to an activity specified in par. (ar) 1. to 6. may not be required to engage in the practice with respect to the activity and, notwithstanding ss. 154.07 (1) (a) 3. and 155.50 (1) (b), may not be disciplined by the board or the department for refusing or stating an intention to refuse to engage in the practice with respect to the activity, including refusing or stating an intention to refuse to transfer a patient to another physician who will comply with a declaration, as defined in s. 154.02 (1), instrument for power of attorney for health care, as defined in s. 155.01 (10), or health care decision, as defined in s. 155.01 (5), of a health care agent, as defined in s. 155.01 (4). This paragraph does not apply to the refusal to make a good faith attempt to transfer a declarant with incapacity, as defined in s. 155.01 (8) and with a terminal condition, as defined in s. 154.01 (8), to another physician who will comply with the declaration, as defined in s. 154.02 (1), of the declarant.

AB67, s. 26 Section 26. 448.03 (5) (ao) of the statutes is created to read:

AB67,14,20 448.03 (5) (ao) A person who is adversely affected by, or who reasonably may be expected to be adversely affected by, conduct that is in violation of par. (am) may bring a civil action for injunctive relief, including reinstatement, or damages, including damages for emotional or psychological distress, or both injunctive relief and damages. In an action under this paragraph, the court shall award reasonable attorney fees, notwithstanding s. 814.04 (1), to a person who obtains injunctive relief, an award of damages, or both.

AB67, s. 27 Section 27. 448.03 (5) (ar) 1. to 6. of the statutes are created to read:

AB67,14,22 448.03 (5) (ar) 1. A sterilization procedure.

AB67,14,23 2. An abortion, as defined in s. 253.10 (2) (a).

AB67,14,24 3. An experiment or medical procedure involving any of the following:

AB67,14,25 a. The destruction of a human embryo.

AB67,15,3 b. A human embryo or unborn child, at any stage of development, in which the experiment or procedure is not related to the beneficial treatment of the human embryo or unborn child.

AB67,15,6 4. A procedure, including a transplant procedure, that uses fetal tissue or organs other than fetal tissue or organs from a stillbirth, spontaneous abortion, or miscarriage.

AB67,15,11 5. The withholding or withdrawal of nutrition or hydration, if the withholding or withdrawal of nutrition or hydration would result in the patient's death from malnutrition or dehydration, or complications of malnutrition or dehydration, rather than from the underlying terminal illness or injury, unless the administration of nutrition or hydration is medically contraindicated.

AB67,15,13 6. An act that intentionally causes or assists in causing the death of an individual, such as by assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing.

AB67, s. 28 Section 28. 450.135 of the statutes is created to read:

AB67,15,20 450.135 Pharmacist's refusal to be involved in certain activities. (1) In this section, "human embryo" means a human organism that is derived by fertilization, parthenogenesis, cloning, or any other means from one or more human gametes or human diploid cells. "Human embryo" includes a zygote but does not include a human organism at or beyond the stage of development at which the major body structures are present.

AB67,16,2 (2) A person licensed as a pharmacist under this chapter is immune from liability for any damage caused by his or her refusal to be involved in the performance of, assistance in, recommendation of, counseling in favor of, making referrals for, prescribing, dispensing, or administering drugs for, or otherwise promoting, encouraging, or aiding any of the following, if the refusal is based on religious or moral precepts:

AB67,16,3 (a) A sterilization procedure.

AB67,16,4 (b) An abortion, as defined in s. 253.10 (2) (a).

AB67,16,5 (c) An experiment or medical procedure involving any of the following:

AB67,16,6 1. The destruction of a human embryo.

AB67,16,9 2. A human embryo or unborn child, at any stage of development, in which the experiment or procedure is not related to the beneficial treatment of the human embryo or unborn child.

AB67,16,12 (d) A procedure, including a transplant procedure, that uses fetal tissue or organs other than fetal tissue or organs from a stillbirth, spontaneous abortion, or miscarriage.

AB67,16,17 (e) The withholding or withdrawal of nutrition or hydration, if the withholding or withdrawal of nutrition or hydration would result in the patient's death from malnutrition or dehydration, or complications of malnutrition or dehydration, rather than from the underlying terminal illness or injury, unless the administration of nutrition or hydration is medically contraindicated.

AB67,16,19 (f) An act that intentionally causes or assists in causing the death of an individual, such as by assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing.

AB67,16,25 (3) (a) A person licensed as a pharmacist under this chapter who, in writing, refuses, or states an intention to refuse, on moral or religious grounds to engage in a practice of pharmacy that is related to an activity specified in sub. (2) (a) to (f) may not be required to engage in the practice with respect to the activity and may not be disciplined by the board or department for refusing or stating an intention to refuse to engage in the practice with respect to the activity.

AB67,17,7 (b) A person who is adversely affected by, or who reasonably may be expected to be adversely affected by, conduct that is in violation of par. (a) may bring a civil action for injunctive relief, including reinstatement, or damages, including damages for emotional or psychological distress, or both injunctive relief and damages. In an action under this paragraph, the court shall award reasonable attorney fees, notwithstanding s. 814.04 (1), to a person who obtains injunctive relief, an award of damages, or both.

AB67, s. 29 Section 29. Initial applicability.

AB67,17,15 (1) The treatment of sections 111.337 (1), (1g), and (1r) (b), 253.09 (title), (1), (1g), (1r) (a) 1. to 6., (2), (3), (4) (a) and (b) 1. and 2., and (5), 441.06 (title), (7), and (8), 448.03 (5) (title), (a), (ag), (am), (ao), and (ar) 1. to 6., and 450.135 of the statutes, the renumbering and amendment of section 441.06 (6) of the statutes, and the creation of section 441.06 (6) (a) and (b) 1. to 6. of the statutes first apply to refusals or statements of an intention to refuse that are made on the effective date of this subsection.

AB67,17,17 (2) The treatment of section 154.03 (1) of the statutes first applies to notifications made on the effective date of this subsection.

AB67,17,20 (3) The treatment of section 155.60 (3) of the statutes first applies to power of attorney for health care instruments and statements of incapacity received on the effective date of this subsection.

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