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Senate debates health‑system amendment that would bar state from requiring individuals to buy insurance
Utah State Senate · March 4, 2010
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Summary
Senate floor debate over House Bill 67's proposed amendment (Amendment 4) drew questions about constitutional implications and employer coverage; senators agreed to circle the bill for further work rather than take final action immediately.
Senators debated Amendment 4 to first substitute House Bill 67, which the sponsor described as clarifying that "the state will not require an individual to purchase health insurance" and that state law "may not be used to hold a resident of the state liable" for failing to procure coverage.
The floor exchange underscored deep concerns about…
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