HOUSE BILL 2

File Code: Insurance - Other than Health Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 1

Sponsored By:

Delegate Manno

Entitled:

Life Insurance and Annuities - Genetic Tests, Information, and Services - Prohibited Acts

Synopsis:

Prohibiting an insurer from requesting or requiring a genetic test or from using a genetic test, the results of a genetic test, genetic information, or a request for genetic services to deny or limit life insurance coverage or benefits or to charge a different rate for the same coverage or benefits under an annuity contract; defining terms; and providing for an exception if the use is based on sound actuarial principles.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.

House Action

5/22

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Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations Withdrawn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

Consumer Protection -see also- Unfair Trade Practices

Genetics

Health -see also- Mental Health

Insurance -see also- Health Ins; MAIF; Motor Vehicle Ins

Bill affects the following Statute:

Insurance

( 27-223 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered

Roll Call Vote (Legislative date is shown):

House

November 6, 2009: Third Reading Passed (22-6)