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GA HB1527

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/29/2010

Primary Sponsor

Tom Knox

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any health care plan established in Georgia through a health insurance exchange under the Affordable Care Act (enacted by the 111th Congress) 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
  • Adds a new Code section (33-24-59.13) to Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, which governs insurance law
  • Sponsored by Representative Knox of the 24th District in the Georgia House of Representatives

Legislative Description

Insurance; no state health care plan offer abortion coverage; provide

Last Action

House Hopper

4/29/2010

Full Bill Text

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