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FL H0001

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

11/16/2010

Primary Sponsor

Health and Human Services Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

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

  • Prohibits laws or rules from compelling any person or employer to purchase, obtain, or provide health care coverage.

  • Permits persons, employers, and health care providers to pay for or accept direct payment for lawful health care services without penalties or taxes.

  • Prohibits laws or rules from abolishing the private market for health care coverage of any lawful health care service.

  • Carves out exceptions for laws in effect as of March 1, 2010; workers' compensation; provider requirements; and laws passed by two-thirds legislative vote that specify public necessity; does not restrict negotiated insurance contract provisions limiting copayments, coinsurance, or deductibles.

Legislative Description

Health Care Services

Last Action

Substituted CS/SJR 2

4/27/2011

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/31/2011
Health and Human Services Quality Subcommittee1/10/2011

Full Bill Text

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