BILL · 1997–98 SESSION
SB 5298: Genetic informatn/discrimntn
Prohibiting health insurance discrimination on the basis of genetic information.
Summary
- A health carrier (health maintenance organization, health care service contractor or disability insurer) may not deny or cancel health coverage, or vary premiums, terms, or conditions for health plan coverage on the basis of genetic information or because of a request for genetic services, as defined in the act. No carrier may require disclosure of genetic information from an enrollee or a prospective enrollee.
From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5298), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
- IntroducedJan 22, 1997
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Rosa Franklin (D-29)
- Introduced
- January 22, 1997 in the Senate
- Last action
- February 25, 1998
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Rosa Franklin (D-29)
15 co-sponsors (13 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes.
History
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