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A Washington state law, SB 6219, forces churches to cover elective abortions in their health insurance plans. As a result of the state’s mandate, Cedar Park Church’s insurance carrier inserted surgical abortion coverage directly into the church’s health plan.
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Washington State Wants to Force This Church to Pay for AbortionsThe state of Washington has passed a law that forces churches like Cedar Park to pay for abortions through their health insurance plans.
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Biographies
Elissa Graves
Legal Counsel
Elissa Graves serves as legal counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, where she is a key member of the Center for Life.
John Bursch
Senior Counsel, Vice President of Appellate Advocacy
John Bursch is vice president of appellate advocacy and senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom.
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Watch: Washington State Wants to Force This Church to Pay for Abortions | Cedar Park Church Client Journal
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