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GA HB1066

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2014

Primary Sponsor

Darlene Taylor

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Code Section 45-18-4 of the Georgia code to add elective abortion services to the list of expenses excluded from coverage under the state health benefit plan
  • Provides an exception allowing coverage for abortion services when needed due to a physical medical necessity and to preserve the mother's life
  • Retains all existing exclusions from the state health benefit plan, including pre-plan expenses, war-related injuries, expenses covered by other employer group plans, and expenses the individual is not required to pay
  • Sponsored by Representatives Taylor (173rd), Smith (134th), England (116th), and Meadows (5th) during the 2014 legislative session

Legislative Description

Public officers and employees; expenses not to be covered by state health benefit plan; change certain provisions

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/25/2014

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/24/2014

Full Bill Text

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