H.J.R. No. 2 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to be submitted to Ohio voters at the general election on November 8, 2011, establishing Section 21 of Article I of the Ohio Constitution regarding health care freedom.

• Prohibits any law or rule from compelling persons, employers, or health care providers to participate in a health care system.

• Prohibits any law or rule from preventing the purchase or sale of health care or health insurance, or from imposing penalties or fines for such purchases or sales.

• Exempts from the amendment's scope: laws in effect as of March 19, 2010; requirements for health care providers or hospitals to perform certain services; government employment terms; laws against health care fraud or wrongdoing; and workers' compensation laws.

• Amendment takes effect immediately upon voter approval.