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MS SC537

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

4/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Joey Fillingane

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Mississippi Attorney General to seek injunctive relief against federal health care mandates, either individually or jointly with other state attorneys generals
  • Challenges the constitutionality of the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" signed March 23, 2010, arguing the individual mandate exceeds federal authority under Article I and violates the Tenth Amendment
  • Declares state policy that all persons in Mississippi have the right to choose or decline any mode of securing health care services without penalty
  • Authorizes legal action against the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Treasury, and Labor as deemed necessary
  • Requires transmittal of the resolution to the Mississippi Attorney General and Governor

Legislative Description

Direct AG to challenge constitutionality of federal legislation requiring individuals to purchase health insurance.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/7/2011

Full Bill Text

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