Introduced
by
To establish in statute the right of health insurance companies and HMOs to refuse to offer any benefit that violates an ethical, moral, or religious principle reflected in their articles of incorporation or bylaws. Organizations refusing to offer such a benefit 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 Insurance
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 68 to 38 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
