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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to prohibit discrimination in the issuance of group or individual disability, accident or sickness insurance policies. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill, titled "Providing for equitable coverage in disability policies," aims to prevent discrimination in the insurance industry by amending Chapter 175 of the General Laws. Specifically, it introduces a new section, 108K, which prohibits insurance companies, their officers, or agents from making any distinctions, classifications, or discriminations based on race, color, religion, sex (including conditions like pregnancy), marital status, or national origin. This prohibition applies to the premiums charged, benefits provided, and any other terms or conditions of group or individual disability, accident, or sickness insurance policies issued or delivered within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on or after January 1, 2011, if those policies cover residents of the Commonwealth. Violating this section would be considered an unfair method of competition or an unfair and deceptive act, as defined in Chapter 176D.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (44)
Ruth Balser (D)*,
Cory Atkins (D),
Christine Barber (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Tony Cabral (D),
Thomas Calter (D),
Gailanne Cariddi (D),
Tackey Chan (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Jay Kaufman (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Peter Kocot (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Timothy Madden (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Byron Rushing (D),
Tom Sannicandro (D),
Angelo Scaccia (D),
Frank Smizik (D),
Todd Smola (R),
Tom Stanley (D),
Ellen Story (D),
Benjamin Swan (D),
John Velis (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Daniel Wolf (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4111 (on 03/28/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H784 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H784 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H784.pdf |
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