SB 98 - Prohibits Abortion Coverage in a Qualified Health Plan - Georgia Key Vote
Steve Henson voted Nay (Passage) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Became Law Without Governor's Signature
- April 21, 2014
- Senate Concurrence Vote Passed
- March 18, 2014
- House Bill Passed
- March 18, 2014
- Referred to Committee
- March 4, 2014
- Senate Bill Passed
- March 3, 2014
- Introduced
- Feb. 4, 2013
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Title: Prohibits Abortion Coverage in a Qualified Health Plan
Title: Prohibits Abortion Coverage in a Qualified Health Plan
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits abortion coverage in a qualified health plan, effective immediately.
Highlights:
- Prohibits a qualified health plan established by the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act from providing coverage for abortion services, except in the case of a medical emergency (Sec. 1).
- Prohibits a state employee’s health insurance plan from offering coverage for abortion services, except in the case of a medical emergency (Sec. 2).
- Authorizes the General Assembly to appoint by joint resolution 1 or more members who sponsored or cosponsored this bill to “intervene” in any case in which the constitutionality of this bill is challenged (Sec. 3).
Title: Prohibits Abortion Coverage in a Qualified Health Plan