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

Introduced By

Sen. Mark Obenshain (R-Harrisonburg)

Progress

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 Introduced
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 Passed Committee
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 Passed House
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 Passed Senate
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 Signed by Governor
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 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. View Full Text »

Status

02/03/2011: Failed to Pass in Committee

History

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