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OK SJR31

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/4/2013

Primary Sponsor

Gus Blackwell

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment adding Section 38 to Article II of Oklahoma Constitution protecting individuals and entities from discrimination or penalty for refusing to provide abortion, contraception, or sterilization coverage if contrary to religious or moral beliefs

  • Applies to individuals, employers, health plan providers, health plan sponsors, and health care providers

  • Directs Secretary of State to refer the proposed amendment to voters for approval or rejection in accordance with law

  • Provides ballot title and language explaining that the measure prevents compulsion to provide health insurance coverage for abortion, contraceptives, or sterilization when coverage violates moral or religious convictions

  • Requires President Pro Tempore of Senate to file the resolution with Secretary of State and Attorney General immediately after passage

Legislative Description

Constitutional amendment; prohibiting discrimination or penalty for refusing to provide certain coverage.

Insurance

Last Action

coauthored by Blackwell (principal House author)

2/6/2013

Committee Referrals

Business and Commerce2/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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