Lexology January 12, 2024
Key Takeaways:
- On Jan. 9, HHS finalized the Safeguarding the Rights of Conscience as Protected by Federal Statutes rule.
- The rule clarifies the process for enforcing federal conscience laws and strengthens protections against conscience and religious discrimination.
On Jan. 9, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) finalized a 2023 proposed rule titled “Safeguarding the Rights of Conscience as Protected by Federal Statutes” (“Final Rule”). The Final Rule clarifies which federal conscience laws OCR enforces, details how OCR will enforce federal conscience laws, and encourages covered entities, such as grantees and providers, to voluntarily post a notice of rights to ensure compliance and educate the public about conscience statutes and...
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