SB281 would prohibit health insurance coverage of elective abortions in Alabama unless the policy includes a separate rider purchased with an extra premium.
It requires that coverage for elective abortions be offered only through an optional rider with an additional premium. It defines elective abortion as any abortion for reasons other than spontaneous abortion or to save the woman's life. It applies to a broad range of health insurance contracts and providers, including insurers, nonprofit organizations, group and blanket plans, health maintenance organizations, and self-insured employer plans. It does not create a right to abortion or legalize abortions that are currently unlawful.
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Health
Engrossed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 646
Motion to McGill amendment adopted Roll Call 645.
Rules Petition to Cease Debate adopted Roll Call 644.
Third Reading Passed
McGill request to Carry Over to the Call of the Chair Granted.
McGill Amendment Offered
Third Reading Carried Over to Call of the Chair
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Health
Source: Alabama Legislature