Idaho § 39-3915 - Refusal to participate in sterilization
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 39-3915 — Refusal to participate in sterilization, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-3915. Refusal to participate in sterilization
No hospital shall be required to furnish facilities or admit any patient for sterilization procedures if, upon determination by its governing board, it elects not to do so. No physician, nurse, technician or other employee of any hospital, physician or governmental agency shall be required to assist or participate in any sterilization procedure if he or she, for religious or moral reasons, objects thereto. Any such objection shall be made in writing and shall state the reason for such objection. No refusal to accept a patient for sterilization procedures shall form the basis for any claim for damages or for recriminatory action against the declining person or hospital.
[39-3915, added 2003, ch. 189, sec. 2, p. 516.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 39-3915
What does Idaho Statutes § 39-3915 cover?
Section 39-3915 ("Refusal to participate in sterilization") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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