ACA 24 — A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by adding Section 24 to Article XX thereof, relating to health care coverage.
Last action — Read first time.
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2011-2012 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Existing federal law, the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act, beginning in 2014, requires most individuals to maintain minimum essential health care coverage or pay a penalty. This measure would amend the California Constitution to prohibit a federal, state, or local law or rule from compelling a person or business to participate in a health care system, as defined; imposing penalties or fines, as defined, for failure to maintain coverage; or prohibiting the sale or purchase of health care or health insurance, subject to specified exceptions.
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Action History
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Read first time.
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From printer. May be heard in committee March 27.
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Introduced. To print.
Sponsors
- Cook · Cosponsor
- Donnelly · Primary
- Jeffries · Cosponsor
- Silva · Cosponsor
- Walters · Cosponsor
- La Malfa · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 116 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Donnelly
Co-sponsors (5)
- Cook
- Jeffries
- Silva
- Walters
- La Malfa
Not signed on (116)
116 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does ACA 24 do?
- Existing federal law, the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act, beginning in 2014, requires most individuals to maintain minimum essential health care coverage or pay a penalty. This measure would amend the California Constitution to prohibit a federal, state, or local law or rule from compelling a person or business to participate in a health care system, as defined; imposing penalties or fines, as defined, for failure to maintain coverage; or prohibiting the sale or purchase of health care or health insurance, subject to specified exceptions.
- Who sponsors ACA 24?
- ACA 24 is sponsored by Cook, Donnelly, Jeffries, Silva, Walters, and La Malfa.
- What is the current status of ACA 24?
- This bill died with 2011-2012 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track ACA 24?
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