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2011 SESSION
SB 1202 Health benefits exchanges; abortion coverage not permitted.
Introduced by: Mark D. Obenshain | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Health benefits exchanges; abortion coverage not permitted. Prohibits any qualified health insurance plan that is sold or offered for sale through a health benefits exchange established or operating in the Commonwealth pursuant to federal health care reform legislation from providing coverage for abortions. The prohibition does not apply to an abortion performed (i) when the life of the mother is endangered by a physical disorder, physical illness, or physical injury, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself, or (ii) when the pregnancy is the result of an alleged act of rape or incest.
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HISTORY
- 01/12/11 Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11101737D
- 01/12/11 Senate: Referred to Committee on Education and Health
- 02/03/11 Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health (10-Y 5-N)