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OK SJR56
Joint Resolution
Status
2/1/2010
Primary Sponsor
Steve Russell
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AI Summary
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Proposes constitutional amendment adding Section 37 to Article II of Oklahoma Constitution protecting health care choice and direct payment rights
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Prohibits laws or rules from compelling persons, employers, or health care providers to participate in any health care system
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Permits individuals and employers to pay directly for lawful health care services without penalties or fines; permits health care providers to accept direct payment
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Allows purchase and sale of health insurance in private health care systems subject to reasonable and necessary rules
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Carves out exceptions for workers' compensation, existing laws as of January 1 2010, and health care services a provider is required to perform by law
Legislative Description
Constitutional amendment; prohibiting forced participation in a health care system; permitting direct payment for health services; permitting private health insurance.
Insurance
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services
2/2/2010