HB147 Summary

• Declares certain provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 null and void as exceeding Congress's constitutional powers under the Tenth Amendment.

• Authorizes the Attorney General to file civil actions for injunctive relief on behalf of persons or businesses harmed by implementation of the Affordable Care Act, with courts awarding reasonable attorney's fees and costs upon issuing a final permanent injunction.

• Prohibits state agencies, officers, and employees from aiding enforcement of those provisions of the Affordable Care Act deemed to exceed constitutional authority.

• Prohibits the state and political subdivisions from establishing, participating in, or purchasing health insurance from health care exchanges; voids any health insurance contracts purchased in violation of this provision.

• Prohibits state agencies, officers, and employees from conducting or participating in involuntary maternal, infant, and early childhood in-home visitation programs under Section 2951 of the Affordable Care Act.