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IN SJR0014
Joint Resolution
Status
1/11/2010
Primary Sponsor
Ed Charbonneau
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AI Summary
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Proposes adding Section 38 to Article 1 of the Indiana Constitution to establish that individuals, employers, and health care providers cannot be compelled to participate in any health care system
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Protects the right of individuals and employers to pay directly for lawful health care services without penalties or fines
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Allows health care providers to accept direct payment for services without facing penalties or fines
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Preserves the ability to purchase or sell private health insurance, subject to reasonable laws that do not substantially limit options
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Includes exceptions stating the amendment would not affect worker's compensation, laws in effect before January 1, 2010, required health care services, or legally permitted health care services
Legislative Description
Right to opt out of health care system.
Last Action
Senator Walker added as coauthor
1/12/2010