2009 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 2

File Code: Insurance - Health Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 1
Sponsored By:
Senator Forehand
Entitled:
Disability Insurance - Discrimination Based on Genetic Information or Tests - Prohibited

Synopsis:

Repealing an exemption for disability insurance policies from the scope of provisions of law governing the use of specified genetic tests and the use and disclosure of specified genetic information or the results of specified genetic tests by an insurer, a nonprofit health service plan, or a health maintenance organization in connection with health insurance policies and contracts; and altering the definition of "genetic information".

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
Senate Action
6/25
Pre-filed
1/14
First Reading Finance
1/21
Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
2/6
Hearing cancelled
Hearing 2/12 at 1:30 p.m.
2/12
Hearing cancelled
2/23
Unfavorable Report by Finance Withdrawn
House Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Chemical Tests
Consumer Protection -see also- Unfair Trade Practices
Disclosure
Discrimination
Examinations
Genetics
Health -see also- Mental Health
Health Insurance -see also- HMOS; Managed Care Organizations
Insurance -see also- Health Ins; MAIF; Motor Vehicle Ins

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Insurance
( 1-101 , 27-909 )

Documents:

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