Employers; decisions to opt out of providing contraceptive coverage. (HB631)

Introduced By

Del. Kaye Kory (D-Falls Church)

Progress

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

Description

Employers; decisions to opt out of providing contraceptive coverage; notices; civil penalty. Requires any employer that has decided it will not provide contraceptive coverage to its employees pursuant to the employer's lawful exercise of a right not to provide such coverage on grounds that doing so is contrary to the employer's religious beliefs or moral convictions to provide employees and prospective employees with notice of such decision. An employer that has made such a decision is also required to notify the Bureau of Insurance, which is required to make information regarding these employers available to the public through its website. Employers that violate these requirements are subject to a civil penalty. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/08/2018Committee
01/08/2018Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101101D
01/08/2018Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
01/18/2018Assigned C & L sub: Subcommittee #2
01/25/2018Impact statement from SCC (HB631)
02/06/2018Subcommittee failed to recommend reporting (3-Y 5-N)
02/13/2018Left in Commerce and Labor