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(SB921)

GOVERNOR'S VETO

May 3, 2013

TO THE SENATE OF VIRGINIA:

SENATE BILL NO. 921

Pursuant to Article V, Section 6, of the Constitution of Virginia, I veto Senate Bill 921, which relates to health insurance reform.

During the Reconvened Session held on April 3, 2013, the General Assembly did not accept the Governor’s amendments to Senate Bill 921 but did accept my amendments to the companion legislation, House Bill 1900.  Given that my recommendations to the companion legislation were accepted by the General Assembly, this bill is no longer necessary.

Accordingly, I veto this bill.

 

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION

 

    1. Line 1453, enrolled, after limitations.

      insert

        No qualified health insurance plan that is sold or offered for sale through an exchange established or operating in the Commonwealth shall provide coverage for abortions, regardless of whether such coverage is provided through the plan or is offered as a separate optional rider thereto, provided that such limitation shall 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.