Health benefits exchanges; abortion coverage not permitted. (SB1202)

Introduced By

Sen. Mark Obenshain (R-Harrisonburg)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

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. Read the Bill »

Status

02/03/2011: Failed to Pass in Committee

History

DateAction
01/12/2011Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11101737D
01/12/2011Referred to Committee on Education and Health
02/03/2011Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health (10-Y 5-N) (see vote tally)