SJR 49
Prohibits laws interfering with religious beliefs
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LR Number:
5676S.02I
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Last Action:
2/9/2012 - Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
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Upon voter approval

Current Bill Summary

SJR 49 - Upon voter approval, this constitutional amendment provides that no law, regulation or rule shall compel, directly or indirectly, any person, employer, health care provider, or entity to provide coverage for any of the following medical services, if such medical services are contrary to the moral, ethical or religious beliefs or tenets of such person, employer, health care provider, or entity:

(1) Abortion;

(2) Contraceptives, including but not limited to all contraceptives approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration, emergency contraceptives;

(3) Abortion-inducing drugs; and

(4) Sterilization procedures.

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