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MO SB948
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/16/2010
Primary Sponsor
Jason Crowell
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AI Summary
- Adds section 1.320 to Missouri law prohibiting restrictions on an individual's right to choose private health care systems or plans
- Prohibits laws from penalizing individuals who decline health care coverage through penalties, taxes, fees, or fines, except in court-ordered cases
- Protects the right of individuals to pay directly for lawful medical services to preserve life or health
- Excludes individuals seeking voluntary coverage under Medicaid (Title XIX) or CHIP (Title XXI) from the protections of this act
- Does not expand, limit, or modify existing state law regarding what constitutes lawful medical services
Legislative Description
Enacts provisions relating to an individual's right to participate in a health care system
Last Action
SCS Voted Do Pass S Small Business, Insurance and Industry Committee - 5098S.03C
5/5/2010
Committee Referrals
Small Business, Insurance And Industry2/18/2010
Full Bill Text
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