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CS/HB 1193 — Health Insurance
by Health and Human Services Quality Subcommittee; and Rep. Hudson and others (CS/SB 1754 by Banking and Insurance Committee; and Senator Garcia)
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Banking and Insurance Committee (BI)
The bill provides that a person may not be compelled to purchase health insurance, except as a condition of:
- Public employment;
- Voluntary participation in a state or local benefit;
- Operating a dangerous instrumentality;
- Undertaking an occupation having a risk of occupational injury or illness;
- An order of child support; or
- An activity between private persons.
The bill also provides that this would not prohibit the collection of debts lawfully incurred for health insurance.
If approved by the Governor, these provisions take effect upon becoming law.
Vote: Senate 30-7; House 81-34