1.1.................... moves to amend H. F. No. 3391, the second engrossment, as follows:
1.2Page 45, after line 31, insert:
1.3 "
(d) An individual need not comply with the individual responsibility requirement if
1.4the individual objects to the requirement on the basis of a conscientiously held religious
1.5belief or bona fide religious practice. In the case of a minor child, this paragraph applies
1.6to the belief or practice of the child's parents. An individual may, but is not required to,
1.7apply to the commissioner of health for a written waiver of the requirement based upon
1.8this paragraph. The commissioner shall approve the waiver if the applicant provides
1.9satisfactory proof of eligibility for the waiver under this paragraph."