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MA H1089

MA H1089
Relative to gender identity in insurance

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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Bill Topics

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
  • ‐ Insurance Regulation
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Gender, Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1089 03/13/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1089.pdf 03/13/2023
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