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MS SB2629

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Chris McDaniel

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person, employer, or health care provider from being required to participate in any health care system, either directly or indirectly

  • 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

  • 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

  • Defines "penalties or fines" to include civil/criminal penalties, taxes, wage withholding, surcharges, or fees used to punish or discourage exercise of these rights

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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