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IN HB1498

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2013

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Wesco

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits individuals or entities from being compelled to obtain health insurance coverage for abortion, contraception, or sterilization if they object on moral or religious grounds
  • Protects persons from discrimination or penalties for refusing such coverage based on moral or religious objections
  • Prohibits insurers and health plan providers from being compelled to offer coverage for abortion, contraception, or sterilization if they have moral or religious objections
  • Protects health plan providers from discrimination or penalties for declining to offer such coverage based on moral or religious grounds
  • Authorizes the Indiana Attorney General to file civil actions, including injunctions and restraining orders, against violators while preserving private rights of action
  • Effective date: July 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Refusal of certain health care coverage.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Insurance

1/22/2013

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/22/2013

Full Bill Text

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