Introduced
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To establish in statute the right of health insurance companies and HMOs to refuse to offer any benefit that violates an ethical, moral, or religious principle reflected in their articles of incorporation or bylaws. Organizations refusing to offer such a benefit could not be subjected to civil, criminal, or administrative liability, or ineligibility for government contracts that do not expressly require the benefit.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one containing technical changes that do not affect its substance as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To strike out a provision authorizing conscientious objector status based on "professional" grounds, rather than on ethical, moral, or religious grounds.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 66 to 36 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
