2018 House Bill 5612

Ban pharmacist “conscientious objector” option for abortifacients

Introduced in the House

Feb. 20, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Tenisha Yancey (D-1)

To prohibit a pharmacist from refusing to dispense a contraceptive or abortifacient. Also, to require pharmacies to stock and make available "morning-after" abortifacient drugs (styled by the bill as "emergency contraception") for purchase without a prescription.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy