Prohibition of Discrimination in Licensing on the Basis of Health Condition (Legislative Amendments) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק איסור הפליה ברישוי מחמת מצב בריאותי (תיקוני חקיקה)
TL;DRA proposal to prohibit discrimination in professional licensing in health fields on the basis of health status, by replacing the definition of 'dangerous disease' with the definition of 'contagious disease'.
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What does the bill do?
The proposal amends laws in health fields concerning the professional licensing of doctors, dentists, psychologists, social workers, pharmacists and other health professions. The proposal replaces the definition of 'dangerous disease' with the definition of 'contagious disease' only, and provides that an assessment of professional ability will be based solely on current and relevant information regarding present ability to function. The proposal adds consultation with the Commission for Equal Rights of Persons with Disabilities in decision-making processes on these matters. The proposal also amends laws concerning foster care and supervision of residential facilities in order to protect the rights of persons with disabilities.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 62 seats
Left the coalition 14 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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