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GA HB1517
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/27/2010
Primary Sponsor
Tom Knox
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AI Summary
- Prohibits any health care plan established in Georgia through a health insurance exchange under federal health care reform legislation (enacted by the 111th Congress, i.e., the Affordable Care Act) from offering coverage for abortion services
- Provides an exception allowing abortion coverage when the life of the mother is endangered by a physical disorder, physical illness, or physical injury, including life-endangering conditions caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself
- Amends Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (relating to insurance) by adding a new Code section 33-24-59.13
- Sponsored by Representative Knox of the 24th District; repeals all conflicting laws upon enactment
Legislative Description
Insurance; federal health care plans not offer abortion coverage; provide
Last Action
House Second Readers
4/29/2010
Committee Referrals
Insurance4/27/2010
Full Bill Text
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