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IN HB1479
Bill
Status
1/14/2015
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Harman
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AI Summary
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Repeals provision authorizing the Secretary of Family and Social Services and Department of Insurance to investigate and apply for waivers under the federal Affordable Care Act.
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Prohibits state agencies and employees from assisting in enforcement of the Affordable Care Act and prevents state authorization of involuntary maternal, infant, and early childhood home visitation programs under the Act.
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Prohibits Indiana and its political subdivisions from establishing health benefit exchanges, participating in exchanges, or purchasing health plans from nonprofit exchanges; any health plans established in violation are void and unenforceable.
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Authorizes the Attorney General to file civil actions for injunctive relief against persons harmed by Affordable Care Act implementation, with the state receiving reasonable court costs if a permanent injunction is issued.
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Allows resident individual taxpayers a state income tax deduction equal to any federal tax penalties paid for failing to maintain minimum essential health coverage under Internal Revenue Code Section 5000A, effective retroactively to January 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Application of federal Affordable Care Act. Prohibits certain state actions related to enforcement or implementation of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). Requires the attorney general to file a civil action for injunctive relief in certain circumstances. Requires a tax deduction for taxpayers paying a penalty in relation to PPACA. Repeals a provision concerning application for a state innovation waiver under PPACA.
Last Action
First Reading: referred to Committee on Ways and Means
1/14/2015