§ 65-446 — Medical procedures resulting in sterilization of persons; performance, referral for, or participation in procedures not required

Medical procedures resulting in sterilization of persons; performance, referral for, or participation in procedures not required. No person shall be required to perform, refer for or participate in medical procedures which result in sterilization of a person, and the refusal of any person to perform, refer for or participate in those medical procedures shall not be a basis for civil liability to any person. No medical care facility, medical care facility administrator or governing board of any medical care facility shall terminate the employment of, prevent or impair the practice or occupation of or impose any other sanction on any person because of such person's exercise of rights protected by this section.

Legislative History

L. 1971, ch. 206, § 1; L. 2012, ch. 112, § 3; July 1.