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NJ S1007

NJ S1007
Prohibits unfair discrimination in issuing or rating life insurance policies based on transgender status or certain gender identity information.


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Introduced
01/16/2018
In Committee
01/16/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 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, or in the fixing of the rates, terms, or conditions of such policies, based on an individual's transgender status, including a diagnosis of gender dysphoria and related medical treatments, or any apparent incongruence between the individual's gender identity and their sex assigned at birth or the gender designated in their insurance records. It also provides that nothing in the law shall be construed to require an agent or company to take or receive an application for insurance or to issue a policy to any person.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 01/16/2018)

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