The Pelican Post

Original bill weakened by amendment, but state is first with Democrat-controlled legislature to pass Health Care Freedom Act

On Sunday the Louisiana House concurred with the Senate to pass HB 1474, which provides that no resident of Louisiana “shall be required to obtain or maintain a policy of individual health insurance coverage.” The measure was weakened by a controversial amendment, but Louisiana is the first state with Democratic majorities to pass legislation that opposes federal insurance mandates.

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