2004 House Bill 5939

Elective abortion coverage must be optional

Introduced in the House

May 25, 2004

Introduced by Rep. Stephen Ehardt (R-83)

To prohibit health care providers from seeking reimbursement from an insurance company for performing an elective abortion unless the abortion coverage is part of an optional insurance rider for which an additional premium has been paid.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services