Conscience Protections for Medical Residents Act

# Conscience Protections for Medical Residents Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would protect medical residents (doctors in training) from being forced to perform or assist with medical procedures that conflict with their religious or moral beliefs. It would establish federal protections allowing residents to opt out of certain procedures without facing penalties like job loss, reduced training opportunities, or other professional consequences from their employers or training programs. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects medical residents in training programs, as well as the hospitals and medical institutions that oversee their education. It could also impact patients seeking certain medical services, depending on how broadly the protections are applied. **Current Status** As of now, the bill is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full Senate.

It has not advanced to become law. The bill was sponsored by Senator James Lankford (R-OK). *Note: This bill relates to ongoing debates about balancing healthcare worker rights with patient access to care, though the specific procedures it would cover are not detailed in the basic bill information available.*.