1. (a) Section 3 of this chapter does not apply to this section.

2. (b) A genetic counselor may not be required to:

   1. (1) perform;
   2. (2) participate in; or

   3. (3) provide;

      a service that violates any sincerely held ethical, moral, or religious belief held by the genetic counselor. An employer may not discriminate against or discipline a genetic counselor because of any sincerely held ethical, moral, or religious belief of the genetic counselor in the performance of the genetic counselor's employment.

3. (c) A civil action for damages or reinstatement of employment, or both, may be brought for any violation of this section.

As added by P.L.118-2020, SEC.7.