Virginia Legislature Passes Ban on Insurance MandateAssuming the governor signs this bill, it means that any attempt by the federal government to impose mandatory insurance could create a constitutional issue that might ultimately need to be resolved by the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Virginia House of Delegates on Friday passed legislation intended to shield citizens from any federal requirement that they purchase health insurance. The bill goes to the governor for signing.
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Virginia Legislature Outlaws Mandatory Insurance
From the February 12, 2010 New York Times:
