Virginia first state in nation to pass anti-mandate health reform bill

Insurance and Financial Advisor: “By an 80-17 vote, the Virginia House of Delegates passed HB 10, sponsored by Del. Robert G. Marshall (R-13th District), which states that no resident of the commonwealth shall be required to obtain or maintain individual insurance coverage. All 17 “nay” votes were cast by Democratic delegates . . . several states are weighing . . . such state legislation . . . “