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MS SB2629
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits any person, employer, or health care provider from being required to participate in any health care system, either directly or indirectly
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Allows individuals and employers to pay directly for lawful health care services without penalties or fines, and permits health care providers to accept such direct payments
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Prohibits laws or rules from banning the purchase or sale of health insurance in private health care systems, subject to reasonable regulations that do not substantially limit options
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Defines "penalties or fines" to include civil/criminal penalties, taxes, wage withholding, surcharges, or fees used to punish or discourage exercise of these rights
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Does not affect workers' compensation laws, existing state laws as of January 1, 2011, or requirements for what services providers must perform
Legislative Description
Health care insurance; no person, employer or health care provider shall be required to participate in any health care plan.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/1/2011