HB838
Prohibit certain coverage for gender reassignment surgery
📋 What This Bill Does
The bill prohibits coverage for gender reassignment surgery under Medicaid and state and local authority employee health insurance plans.
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Rationale
The bill conflicts with libertarian principles of individual liberty and self-ownership by restricting individuals' access to healthcare services based on their gender identity. It also goes against the libertarian stance on limiting government interference in personal decisions.
Risks and Concerns
- Restricts individuals' freedom to make healthcare choices based on their own preferences and needs
- Sets a precedent for government overreach into personal medical decisions
- Potentially discriminates against individuals seeking gender reassignment surgery
Platform Citations (2)
1.1 Self-Ownership (1_1)
OPPOSES
The bill violates the principle of self-ownership by limiting individuals' rights to make decisions about their own bodies.
2.1 Aggression, Property, and Contract (2_1)
OPPOSES
The bill contradicts the principle of property rights and freedom of choice in healthcare decisions.