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IN SJR0014

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/11/2010

Primary Sponsor

Ed Charbonneau

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Protects the right of individuals and employers to pay directly for lawful health care services without penalties or fines

  • Allows health care providers to accept direct payment for services without facing penalties or fines

  • Preserves the ability to purchase or sell private health insurance, subject to reasonable laws that do not substantially limit options

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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