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NJ A4217
NJ A4217Prohibits unfair discrimination in issuing or rating life insurance policies based on transgender status or certain gender identity information.
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Introduced
10/06/2016
10/06/2016
In Committee
10/06/2016
10/06/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill amends the law concerning unfair discrimination in the issuance, extension or renewal of life insurance policies or in the fixing of the rates, terms, or conditions of a life insurance policy, to prohibit such discrimination against individuals based on: (1) an individual's transgender status, including a diagnosis of gender dysphoria and any related medical treatments; or (2) any apparent incongruence between the individual's gender identity and the individual's sex assigned at birth, or the gender designated in the individual's insurance application or records or other identification documents.
AI Summary
This bill amends the law to prohibit unfair discrimination in the issuance, extension, or renewal of life insurance policies based on an individual's transgender status, including gender dysphoria and related medical treatments, or any apparent incongruence between the individual's gender identity and the gender assigned at birth or designated in their insurance records. The bill aims to prevent insurers from using these factors to unfairly discriminate against individuals in the provision of life insurance coverage.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee (on 10/06/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A4500/4217_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A4500/4217_I1.PDF |
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