§ 41-41-95. Title

Sections 41-41-95 through 41-41-99 may be known and cited as the “Federal Abortion-Mandate Opt-Out Act.”

§ 41-41-97. Legislative findings and purpose

The Legislature of the State of Mississippi finds that under Section 1303 of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, states are explicitly permitted to pass laws prohibiting qualified health plans offered through an exchange in their state from offering abortion coverage. It is the purpose of Sections 41-41-95 through 41-41-99 to affirmatively opt […]

§ 41-41-99. Opt-out

No abortion coverage may be provided by a qualified health plan offered through an exchange created pursuant to the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act within the State of Mississippi. This limitation shall not apply to an abortion performed (a) when the life of the mother is endangered by a physical disorder, physical illness […]