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MO HJR64
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/19/2012
Primary Sponsor
Paul Curtman
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AI Summary
- Submits to Missouri voters at the November 2012 general election (or special election) a constitutional amendment adding Section 35 to Article I of the Missouri Constitution
- Establishes a fundamental right for all persons to make choices about obtaining lawful health care services and prohibits government officials from compelling participation in any health care system
- Protects the right to make direct payments for lawful health care services through private voluntary agreements between recipients and providers, with penalties for government interference defined as including threatened fines or special taxes
- Allows the general assembly to impose reasonable regulations on the private health insurance industry, with courts determining reasonableness independently rather than deferring to legislative declarations
- Preserves government authority over health care provider licensing requirements, workers' compensation programs, and laws determining which health care services are permitted or required
Legislative Description
Proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting any person, employer, or health care provider from being compelled to participate in any health care system
Last Action
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
5/9/2012
Committee Referrals
Rules3/21/2012
General Laws2/6/2012
Full Bill Text
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