Legislation

Title: Genetic Testing - Prohibitions on Disability, Life, and Long-Term Care Insurance and Educational Materials (Genetic Testing Protection Act of 2023)
Sponsored by: Senator Klausmeier
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Prohibiting carriers that offer life insurance, long-term care insurance, and disability insurance policies or contracts from taking certain action regarding coverage based on whether an applicant or policy or contract holder has requested or undergone genetic testing or the results of the genetic testing; and requiring the Maryland Department of Health to review and update certain materials relating to genetic testing on or before April 1, 2024.

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Cross-filed with: HB0155

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2023

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/23/2023 Legislative Date 1/23/2023 Action First Reading Finance Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Genetic Testing - Prohibitions on Disability, Life, and Long-Term Care Insurance and Educational Materials (Genetic Testing Protection Act of 2023) Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/25/2023 Legislative Date 1/25/2023 Action Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	1/23/2023	1/23/2023	First Reading Finance
			Text - First - Genetic Testing - Prohibitions on Disability, Life, and Long-Term Care Insurance and Educational Materials (Genetic Testing Protection Act of 2023)
Senate	1/25/2023	1/25/2023	Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m.

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