MO SB546

Repeals section 1.330, RSMo and enacts two new sections (1.330 and 1.334) to establish prohibitions against government compulsion to purchase health insurance or participate in health care systems.

Permits persons, employers, and health care providers to pay directly for lawful health care services without penalties or fines, and allows private health insurance purchase and sale subject to reasonable rules that do not substantially limit options.

Declares as public policy that persons have the right to choose or decline any mode of securing health care services without penalty, grounded in the Ninth and Tenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Prohibits Missouri public officials and agencies from implementing or operating a health insurance exchange under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and requires suspension of licenses for health insurance issuers that accept remuneration resulting in penalties contrary to this public policy.

Authorizes the Missouri Attorney General to seek injunctive relief and take appropriate action to preserve residents' rights and defend the state against violations of the health care freedom policy established by this act.