Boca state Rep. Hager co-sponsors Florida Health Care Freedom Act
December 20, 2010 · 0 Comments
BOCA RATON – State Rep. Bill Hager (R- Boca Raton) has signed on as a co-sponsor to the Florida Health Care Freedom Act (HJR 1) sponsored by Representative Scott Plakon (R-Longwood).
The Health Care Freedom Act proposes an amendment to the state constitution that prohibits Floridians from incurring fines and penalties if they choose to opt out of the national healthcare plan passed by Congress last year.
Bill Hager
“We must work to provide greater access to affordable healthcare for all Floridians.” Hager said. “The answer, however, will not be found by rescinding our personal freedoms and forcing all Floridians into a one-size-fits-all plan chosen by the federal government.”
If the Senate and the House pass the Florida Health Care Freedom Act by a two-thirds majority, the proposal will be placed on the ballot in 2012.
