Reference is to Printer's Date 5/17/12-H.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/ SECTION 1. Article 1, Chapter 71, Title 38 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 38-71-238.
(A) Abortion coverage may not be
provided by a qualified health plan offered by a health insurer,
including a group health plan as defined in Section 607(1) of
the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 or health
maintenance organization as defined in Section 38-33-20, through
a health insurance exchange created pursuant to the federal
'Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act'.
(B)(1) This limitation
shall not apply to an abortion performed when the life of the
mother is endangered by a physical disorder, physical illness,
or physical injury, including a life-endangering physical
condition caused or arising from the pregnancy, or when the
pregnancy is the result of rape or incest."
(2)
Notwithstanding another provision
of law, this limitation only applies to health plans offered by
a health insurer, including a group health plan as defined in
Section 607(1) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
1974 or health maintenance organization as defined in Section
38-33-20 if offered through a health insurance exchange created
pursuant to the federal 'Patient Protection and Affordable Care
Act'."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.