Nevada § 632.475 - Unlawful to require participation in abortion; penalty
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 632.475 — Unlawful to require participation in abortion; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 632.475. Unlawful to require participation in abortion; penalty
1. An employer shall not require a registered nurse, a licensed practical nurse, a
nursing assistant or any other person employed to furnish direct personal health service
to a patient to participate directly in the induction or performance of an abortion
if the employee has filed a written statement with the employer indicating a moral,
ethical or religious basis for refusal to participate in the abortion. 2. If the statement provided for in subsection 1 is filed with the employer, the employer
shall not penalize or discipline the employee for declining to participate directly
in the induction or performance of an abortion. 3. The provisions of subsections 1 and 2 do not apply to medical emergency situations. 4. Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 632.475 cover?
Section 632.475 ("Unlawful to require participation in abortion; penalty") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. 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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