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OK SJR59

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

5/26/2010

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Sykes

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Secretary of State to refer a proposed constitutional amendment to Oklahoma voters that adds Section 37 to Article II of the Oklahoma Constitution.

  • Prohibits laws or rules from compelling any person, employer, or health care provider to participate in any health care system.

  • Allows persons and employers to pay directly for lawful health care services without penalties or fines, and allows health care providers to accept direct payments without penalties or fines.

  • Permits the purchase and sale of health insurance in private health care systems, subject to reasonable rules that do not substantially limit options.

  • Establishes that the amendment does not affect required services, permitted services under law, workers' compensation, or laws in effect as of January 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; prohibiting forced participation in a health care system; permitting direct payments for health services; permitting private health insurance.

Health Care

Last Action

Filed with Secretary of State

5/26/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules3/16/2010
Health and Human Services2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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