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OK HB1276
Bill
Status
2/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
David Derby
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AI Summary
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Declares the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148) and Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-152) invalid in Oklahoma and not subject to enforcement within the state.
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Directs the Oklahoma Legislature to adopt measures necessary to prevent enforcement of these federal health care laws within state boundaries.
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Creates felony penalties (up to $5,000 fine and 5 years imprisonment) for federal officials or contractors who attempt to enforce the federal health care acts in Oklahoma.
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Imposes misdemeanor penalties (up to $1,000 fine and 2 years imprisonment) for Oklahoma state officials or employees who attempt to enforce the federal health care acts.
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Establishes a private cause of action allowing aggrieved parties to sue anyone violating the felony or misdemeanor provisions.
Legislative Description
Public health and safety; preventing enforcement of federal health care acts; emergency.
Health Care
Last Action
Authored by Senator Shortey (principal Senate author)
2/22/2011