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Legislation


2009 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 11

File Code: Insurance - Health Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 57
Sponsored By:
Delegate Manno
Entitled:
Insurance - Violation of Genetic Nondiscrimination Laws - Private Cause of Action

Synopsis:

Authorizing an individual who is injured by an insurer's violation of provisions of law prohibiting discrimination based on genetic tests, the results of genetic tests, or genetic information to recover specified equitable relief, monetary damages, court costs, and attorney's fees in an action brought in a court of competent jurisdiction.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
House Action
7/17
Pre-filed
1/14
First Reading Health and Government Operations
Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m.
1/21
Hearing cancelled
Hearing 1/27 at 2:00 p.m.
2/17
Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations Withdrawn
Senate Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Chemical Tests
Civil Actions -see also- Small Claims
Discrimination
Genetics
Insurance -see also- Health Ins; MAIF; Motor Vehicle Ins

Bill affects the following Statute:

Insurance
( 2-202 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered
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