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Introduced
01/31/2020
01/31/2020
In Committee
03/15/2020
03/15/2020
Crossed Over
02/27/2020
02/27/2020
Passed
03/17/2020
03/17/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/08/2020
05/08/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering the circumstances under which certain entities are required to provide coverage for certain expenses arising from in vitro fertilization procedures; etc.
AI Summary
This bill alters the circumstances under which certain health insurance entities are required to provide coverage for expenses arising from in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures. It prohibits these entities from requiring that the patient's spouse's sperm be used or that the patient demonstrate infertility exclusively through unsuccessful heterosexual intercourse, if the patient is married to an individual of the same sex. The bill also requires these entities to provide coverage for outpatient expenses related to IVF procedures, with certain exceptions, and prohibits discrimination based on the marital status of the policyholder or subscriber. The bill applies to policies, contracts, and health benefit plans issued, delivered, or renewed in the state on or after January 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (16)
Heather Bagnall (D),
Erek Barron (D),
Harry Bhandari (D),
Alfred Carr (D),
Nick Charles (D),
Bonnie Cullison (D),
Terri Hill (D),
Steve Johnson (D),
Ariana Kelly (D),
Ken Kerr (D),
Robbyn Lewis (D),
Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D),
Shane Pendergrass (D),
Sandy Rosenberg (D),
Sheree Sample-Hughes (D),
Karen Young (D),
Last Action
Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 324 (on 05/08/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0781?ys=2020RS |
| Vote Image | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/votes_comm/hb0781_fin.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 786088/1 Adopted | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov//2020RS/amds/bil_0001/hb0781_78608801.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/hb/hb0781t.pdf |
| Vote Image | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/votes_comm/hb0781_hgo.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/hb/hb0781f.pdf |
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