HOUSE BILL 1316

File Code: Workers' Compensation

Sponsored By:

Delegate Fulton

Entitled:

Genetic Discrimination - Workers' Compensation Coverage and Benefits

Synopsis:

Prohibiting discrimination in coverage, benefits, or determination of disability in workers' compensation based on an employee's genetic information or genetic test; prohibiting a workers' compensation insurer from cancelling a policy or refusing to issue a policy or provide coverage based on an employee's genetic information or genetic test; and defining "genetic information" and "genetic test".

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/16

First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

2/26

Re-referred Economic Matters

Re-referred Economic Matters

2/28

Hearing 3/6 at 1:00 p.m.

3/22

Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

DISABILITIES -see also- BLIND; DEAF; DEVELOPMENTAL

DISCRIMINATION -see also- SEX DISCRIMINATION

DISEASES -see also- AIDS; RABIES

GENETICS

INSURANCE -see also- HEALTH INS; MAIF; MOTOR VEHICLE INS

WORKERS' COMPENSATION

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Insurance

( 19-407 )

Labor and Employment

( 9-101 , 9-402.1 , 9-501.1 , 9-612 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered