The protections afforded by the provisions of this chapter for providing gender-affirming healthcare services, legally protected healthcare activity, and reproductive healthcare services, shall apply to the following healthcare providers: (1) A qualified physician licensed pursuant to chapters 37 and 37.3 of title 5; (2) A qualified osteopathic physician licensed pursuant to chapter 37 of title 5; (3) A qualified physician assistant licensed pursuant to chapter 54 of title 5; (4) A genetic counselor licensed pursuant to chapter 92 of title 5; (5) A qualified psychologist licensed pursuant to chapter 44 of title 5; (6) A qualified social worker licensed pursuant to chapter 39.1 of title 5; (7) An advanced practice registered nurse, and a certified nurse practitioner, licensed pursuant to chapter 34 of title 5, and a certified registered nurse anesthetist licensed pursuant to chapters 34 and 34.2 of title 5; (8) A certified nurse midwife licensed pursuant to chapter 13 of this title; (9) A licensed clinical mental health counselor or associate, and a licensed marriage and family therapist or associate, licensed pursuant to chapter 63.2 of title 5; ant to chapter 13 of this title; (9) A licensed clinical mental health counselor or associate, and a licensed marriage and family therapist or associate, licensed pursuant to chapter 63.2 of title 5; (10) An electrologist licensed pursuant to chapter 32 of title 5; (11) A speech-language pathologist licensed pursuant to chapter 48 of title 5; (12) An occupational therapist licensed pursuant to chapter 40.1 of title 5; (13) A chiropractic physician licensed pursuant to chapter 30 of title 5; and (14) A pharmacist engaging in the practice of pharmacy and licensed pursuant to chapter 19.1 of title 5. History of Section.P.L. 2024, ch. 260, § 3, effective June 25, 2024; P.L. 2024, ch. 261, § 3, effective June 25, 2024.
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