Current Context:The landmark law makes Rajasthan the first state in India to make healthcare a legal right for every citizen of the state. The bill has been passed in the state assembly on 21 March 2023.
- The Rajasthan Right to Health Bill, 2022 was introduced in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on September 22, 2022. The bill was referred to a select committee headed by Parsadi Lal Meena, Minister of Health and Medical Services.
- Under the act, every resident has the right to avail free treatment with 'emergency treatment' without prior payment in any health institution in the state. Neither the government nor the private hospital nor the doctor can refuse the person seeking emergency treatment.
