2003 Senate Bill 895

Introduced in the Senate

Dec. 11, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Bill Hardiman (R-29)

To establish in statute the right of Blue Cross Blue Shield to refuse to offer any benefit that violates an ethical, moral, or religious principle reflected in its articles of incorporation or bylaws. If the organization refuses to offer such a benefit, it could not be subjected to civil, criminal, or administrative liability, or ineligibility for government contracts that do not expressly require the benefit.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy