ACA Title 1, Sec. 1553. Prohibition against discrimination on assisted suicide: “Good” – Prevents punishment of those who refuse to assist in suicide or abortion. This provision is a basic protection for health care providers and health facilities to minimize their legal and civil liability if they refuse to cooperate with any effort that is designed to take human life. This is a basic level of protection at the federal level, but may not offer any protection against applicable state laws and regulations. This provision is good but in my opinion would be better if it established a clear legal protection for acts of conscience regarding euthanasia, mercy killings, infanticide and abortion.

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