2452 AMH DYER SANC 1

HB 2452 ‑ H AMD 120 ADOPTED 2-8-96

By Representative Dyer

     On page 3, after line 13, insert the following new subsection:

     "(i) Nothing  in this chapter shall be construed to abridge the right of any person to rely exclusively on spiritual means alone thorough prayer to treat tuberculosis in accordance with the tenants and practice of any well-recognized church or religious denomination, nor shall anything in this chapter be deemed to prohibit a person who is inflicted with tuberculosis from being isolated or quarantined in a private place of his own choice, provided, it is approved by the local health officer, and all laws, rules and regulations governing control, sanitation, isolation, and quarantine are complied with."

     Effect: Preserves the right of individuals  who choose to rely on religious methods of treatment to do so with respect to tuberculosis and not have medical treatment imposed on them contrary to their religious convictions.  The right to quarantine individuals with tuberculosis who rely on religious methods for treatment is maintained.