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FL S0072

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

10/5/2009

Primary Sponsor

Carey Baker

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes creation of Section 28 of Article I of the State Constitution to be submitted to Florida voters at the next general election or earlier special election

  • Prohibits laws or rules from compelling any person, employer, or health care provider to participate in any health care system

  • Allows persons, employers, and health care providers to pay for or accept direct payment for lawful health care services without penalties or fines

  • Permits purchase or sale of health insurance in private health care systems subject to reasonable rules that do not substantially limit options

  • Exempts the amendment from affecting which services providers must perform, which services are permitted by law, workers' compensation care, pre-existing laws as of March 1, 2010, or negotiated insurance contract provisions limiting copayments and deductibles

Legislative Description

Health Care Services [SPSC]

Last Action

Read 3rd time -SJ 00742; Substituted CS/CS/HJR 37 -SJ 00742; Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HJR 37 (Passed) -SJ 00742

4/22/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules4/7/2010
Health and Human Services Appropriations3/19/2010
Judiciary3/8/2010
Health Regulation12/9/2009

Full Bill Text

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