Wisconsin Abortion and Contraceptive Coverage Opt-Out Bill (AB 216)

AB 216 would have banned Wisconsin’s insurance program for public employees from covering abortions, and would have exempted religious organizations from providing contraceptives under employee-sponsored health insurance plans.

An amendment to the bill would also have allowed employees of religious organizations to have contraception coverage if contraception is prescribed for a medical reason other than preventing pregnancy, but would have required that the employee request such coverage from her employer.

STATUS

Companion bill to SB 202.

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