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IL SJR0060

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

1/8/2013

Primary Sponsor

Bill Brady

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Origin

Senate

97th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress to override the Obama administration's order requiring employers, including religious organizations and institutions, to provide specific insurance coverage under the Affordable Health Care Act.

  • States the order conflicts with First Amendment protections for free exercise of religion and contravenes the teachings of many religious denominations.

  • Notes the proposed "accommodation" allowing religious institutions to avoid directly paying for objectionable coverage leaves significant ambiguity about implementation.

  • Asserts the order would affect the ability of religious-affiliated schools, universities, and health care facilities to provide services consistent with their beliefs and would supersede Illinois's 1998 Health Care Right of Conscience Act.

  • Directs delivery of the resolution to President Barack Obama, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, and members of the Illinois congressional delegation.

Legislative Description

URGE CONG-HEALTHCARE ORDER

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/8/2013

Committee Referrals

Assignments2/27/2012

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