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IN HJR0006
Joint Resolution
Status
1/11/2010
Primary Sponsor
Cynthia Noe
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AI Summary
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Proposes amendment to Article 1 of the Indiana Constitution to add a new Section 38 protecting health care rights and choices.
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Prohibits persons, employers, and health care providers from being compelled to participate in any health care system.
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Allows persons and employers to pay directly for lawful health care services without penalties or fines, and allows health care providers to accept direct payment without penalties.
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Permits the purchase or sale of health insurance in private health care systems subject to reasonable laws that do not substantially limit options.
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Requires approval by two consecutive general assemblies and ratification by a majority of state voters to become effective; does not affect existing laws, worker's compensation, or required health care services.
Legislative Description
Right to opt out of mandated health care system.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Rules and Legislative Procedures
1/11/2010