Ethical, moral, or religious belief of genetic counselor

Sec. 2.5. (a) Section 3 of this chapter does not apply to this section. (b) A genetic counselor may not be required to: (1) perform; (2) participate in; or (3) provide; a service that violates any sincerely held ethical, moral, or religious belief held by the genetic counselor. An employer may not discriminate against or discipline a genetic counselor because of any sincerely held ethical, moral, or religious belief of the genetic counselor in the performance of the genetic counselor's employment. (c) A civil action for damages or reinstatement of employment, or both, may be brought for any violation of this section. As added by P.L.118-2020, SEC.7.