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NJ S3160
NJ S3160Prohibits unfair discrimination in issuing or rating life insurance policies based on transgender status or certain gender identity information.
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Introduced
05/08/2017
05/08/2017
In Committee
05/08/2017
05/08/2017
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 their sex assigned at birth or designated in their insurance records. The bill also clarifies that insurers cannot require agents to take applications or issue policies based solely on an individual's status.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 05/08/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S3500/3160_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S3500/3160_I1.PDF |
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