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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to gender identity in insurance. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill amends various sections of Massachusetts' insurance laws to prohibit discrimination based on a person's gender identity. The bill defines "gender identity" as a person's gender-related identity, appearance, or behavior, regardless of whether it differs from the person's assigned sex at birth. The bill ensures that gender identity is included alongside other protected characteristics, such as sex, in insurance coverage and underwriting decisions. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4705 (on 06/03/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1089 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1089.pdf |
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