The Biden administration is proposing to partially roll back a Trump-era “conscience” rule that was struck down multiple times in court.
The Trump rule would have allowed health care workers to refuse to provide care that conflicted with religious beliefs.
In a release Thursday, the Department of Health and Human Services said the proposed changes would increase access to care.
“No one should be discriminated against because of their religious or moral beliefs, especially when they are seeking or providing care,” Health Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a statement. “The proposed rule strengthens protections for people with religious or moral objections while also ensuring access to care for all in keeping with the law.”
