Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to override a veto of a joint resolution that allows Oklahomans to refrain from obtaining health care coverage.

Highlights:

-Establishes that Oklahomans are not required to obtain or maintain a policy of individual health insurance coverage except as required by a court or the Department of Human Services (Sec. 1). -Establishes that no resident of Oklahoma is liable for any penalty, assessment, fee, or fine as a result of the failure to procure or obtain health insurance coverage (Sec. 1). -Authorizes a person or employer to pay directly for lawful health care services (Sec. 1). -Authorizes the purchase or sale of health insurance in private health care systems (Sec. 1). -Specifies that this bill does not affect which health care services a health care provider or hospital is required to perform or provide or affect which health care services are permitted by law (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to override a veto of a joint resolution that allows Oklahomans to refrain from obtaining health care coverage.

Highlights:

-Establishes that Oklahomans are not required to obtain or maintain a policy of individual health insurance coverage except as required by a court or the Department of Human Services (Sec. 1). -Establishes that no resident of Oklahoma is liable for any penalty, assessment, fee, or fine as a result of the failure to procure or obtain health insurance coverage (Sec. 1). -Authorizes a person or employer to pay directly for lawful health care services (Sec. 1). -Authorizes the purchase or sale of health insurance in private health care systems (Sec. 1). -Specifies that this bill does not affect which health care services a health care provider or hospital is required to perform or provide or affect which health care services are permitted by law (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vetoed by Governor Brad Henry