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MO SB948

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/16/2010

Primary Sponsor

Jason Crowell

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

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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