If the legislation is approved by the House, the measure would be placed on Nov. 2012 election ballots. If approved, the measure would amend the state’s Constitution to block the federal individual mandate.
Legal experts, however, argue that federal legislation trumps state legislation, suggesting that the measure would be ineffective at overturning the individual mandate.
Read the Miami Herald report on Florida’s attempts to block the individual mandate.
Read more coverage on Florida health legislation:
– Four States Exempted From Reform Law’s Coverage Minimum
– Florida Legislators Take Steps to Block Healthcare Reform
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