BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

SB 5529: Health ins for felons

Continuing health insurance coverage for convicted felons.

Summary

A person cannot be denied health care coverage based solely upon a felony conviction. In regards to the dependents of a convicted felon, if the named-policy holder of a pool policy is convicted of a felony, the dependents or all other individuals covered under the same policy prior to the conviction, may, within a specified period, opt to continue coverage.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5529), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to continuing health insurance coverage for convicted felons;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 9, 2006By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 27, 2005First reading, referred to Financial Institutions, Housing & Consumer Protection.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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