2009 House Bill 5164

Ban pharmacist “conscientious objector” option

Introduced in the House

June 25, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Lisa Brown (D-39)

To prohibit a pharmacist from refusing to dispense or transfer a prescription based solely on his or her ethical, moral, or religious beliefs (such as prescriptions for abortion-inducing “morning after” pills like RU 486).

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 9, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.