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OK SJR56

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/1/2010

Primary Sponsor

Steve Russell

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment adding Section 37 to Article II of Oklahoma Constitution protecting health care choice and direct payment rights

  • Prohibits laws or rules from compelling persons, employers, or health care providers to participate in any health care system

  • Permits individuals and employers to pay directly for lawful health care services without penalties or fines; permits health care providers to accept direct payment

  • Allows purchase and sale of health insurance in private health care systems subject to reasonable and necessary rules

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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