We, the undersigned, demand this bill be moved out of committee for a vote on the House floor to protect the citizens of Tennessee.
*HB3433 by *Bell, *Weaver. (SB3498 by *Beavers, *Tracy, *Black, *Crowe, *Norris, *Johnson, *Watson, *Ramsey, *Faulk.)
Health Care - As introduced, enacts "Tennessee Health Freedom Act." - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71. This bill provides that it is the public policy of this state that every person within this state is and will be free to choose or decline to choose any mode of securing health care services without penalty or threat of penalty, and this bill provides that with this bill the state is exercising its sovereign power to declare this public policy.
This bill provides the following in regard to this state public policy:
(1) The policy stated in this bill will not be applied to impair any right of contract related to the provision of health care services to any person or group;
(2) No public official, employee, or agent of this state or any of its political subdivisions may act to impose, collect, enforce, or effectuate any penalty in this state that violates the public policy set forth in this bill; and
(3) It is the duty of the attorney general and reporter to seek injunctive and any other appropriate relief as expeditiously as possible to preserve the rights and property of the residents of this state, and to defend as necessary this state, its officials, employees and agents in the event that any law or regulation violating the public policy set forth in this bill is enacted by any government, subdivision or agency thereof.
just saw we hit 2500 signatures and i honestly cant believe how fast this is moving. its clear people are ready to see this bill get a real vote on the floor.
Reached 2,500 supporters
March 29, 2010
March 28, 2010
we are getting so high up in the numbers now and we need to hit 2500 before we take this to the house floor. throw this link on your social media pages today so we can really show them how many people care about health freedom.
March 23, 2010
we just hit 1,000 signatures which is honestly wild. i didnt know if this would gain any ground but im so glad people are paying attention to this bill. thank you for helping get the word out.
Reached 1,000 supporters
March 22, 2010
Reached 100 supporters
March 21, 2010
6 Comments
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Jason Lloyd
16 years ago
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YES. Protect our rights!
K
Karen Mendoza
16 years ago
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it is our body and our choice. dont let them keep blocking this in committee. DO YOUR JOBS.
D
David Lund
16 years ago
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The people should decide what health care they want. move this bill.
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Linda Gray
16 years ago
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sick of the government trying to control every part of our lives. send this to the floor and pass it.
S
Sarah Ward
16 years ago
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why is this still in committee?? let the house vote on it already. we deserve to make our own medical choices without getting fined.
M
Mike Lawson
16 years ago
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Enough with the federal overreach. TN needs to take a stand now.
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We, the undersigned, demand this bill be moved out of committee for a vote on the House floor to protect the citizens of Tennessee.
*HB3433 by *Bell, *Weaver. (SB3498 by *Beavers, *Tracy, *Black, *Crowe, *Norris, *Johnson, *Watson, *Ramsey, *Faulk.)
Health Care - As introduced, enacts "Tennessee Health Freedom Act." - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71. This bill provides that it is the public policy of this state that every person within this state is and will be free to choose or decline to choose any mode of securing health care services without penalty or threat of penalty, and this bill provides that with this bill the state is exercising its sovereign power to declare this public policy.
This bill provides the following in regard to this state public policy:
(1) The policy stated in this bill will not be applied to impair any right of contract related to the provision of health care services to any person or group;
(2) No public official, employee, or agent of this state or any of its political subdivisions may act to impose, collect, enforce, or effectuate any penalty in this state that violates the public policy set forth in this bill; and
(3) It is the duty of the attorney general and reporter to seek injunctive and any other appropriate relief as expeditiously as possible to preserve the rights and property of the residents of this state, and to defend as necessary this state, its officials, employees and agents in the event that any law or regulation violating the public policy set forth in this bill is enacted by any government, subdivision or agency thereof.
just saw we hit 2500 signatures and i honestly cant believe how fast this is moving. its clear people are ready to see this bill get a real vote on the floor.
Reached 2,500 supporters
March 29, 2010
March 28, 2010
we are getting so high up in the numbers now and we need to hit 2500 before we take this to the house floor. throw this link on your social media pages today so we can really show them how many people care about health freedom.
March 23, 2010
we just hit 1,000 signatures which is honestly wild. i didnt know if this would gain any ground but im so glad people are paying attention to this bill. thank you for helping get the word out.
Reached 1,000 supporters
March 22, 2010
Reached 100 supporters
March 21, 2010
6 Comments
J
Jason Lloyd
16 years ago
Featured
YES. Protect our rights!
K
Karen Mendoza
16 years ago
Featured
it is our body and our choice. dont let them keep blocking this in committee. DO YOUR JOBS.
D
David Lund
16 years ago
Featured
The people should decide what health care they want. move this bill.
L
Linda Gray
16 years ago
Featured
sick of the government trying to control every part of our lives. send this to the floor and pass it.
S
Sarah Ward
16 years ago
Featured
why is this still in committee?? let the house vote on it already. we deserve to make our own medical choices without getting fined.
M
Mike Lawson
16 years ago
Featured
Enough with the federal overreach. TN needs to take a stand now.
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YES. Protect our rights!