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Statutory conscience rights

Protections granted by law that allow healthcare workers and organizations to refuse to participate in medical procedures or services that conflict with their religious beliefs or moral convictions.

Federal conscience and anti-discrimination laws

A group of federal laws that protect individuals and organizations from being discriminated against or forced to act against their moral or religious beliefs in certain situations, as defined by a specific former federal rule.

Final rule

A regulation issued by a government agency that has completed the rulemaking process and carries the force of law.

Supersedes

To take the place of something else, implying that the new rule or law has higher authority and overrides any previous conflicting rules.

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

The official record of all rules and regulations published by the executive departments and agencies of the U.S. federal government.

Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS)

The head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the government agency responsible for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services.