6219-S AMH RODN MORI 130

SSB 6219 - H AMD 1313

By Representative Rodne

NOT ADOPTED 02/28/2018

    On page 4, line 1, after "(5)" insert "or (6)"

    On page 4, after line 28, insert the following:

    "(6) Nothing in this section may be interpreted to permit abortions of fetuses with down syndrome."

    On page 4, after line 37, insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 5.  A new section is added to chapter 48.43 RCW to read as follows:

    No health plan may provide a covered person with coverage for the abortion of a fetus with down syndrome."

EFFECT:  Prohibits health plans from covering the abortion of a fetus with down syndrome.

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