MD HB155 | 2023 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 16 2023 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2023-03-16 - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Prohibiting carriers that offer life insurance, long-term care insurance, and disability insurance policies or contracts from taking certain action regarding coverage based on whether an applicant or policy or contract holder has requested or undergone genetic testing or the results of the genetic testing; and requiring the Maryland Department of Health to review and update certain materials relating to the benefits of genetic testing and the impact of testing on access to certain insurance policies and contracts by April 1, 2024.

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Title

Genetic Testing – Prohibitions on Disability, Life, and Long–Term Care Insurance and Educational Materials (Genetic Testing Protection Act of 2023)

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2023-03-16HouseWithdrawn by Sponsor
2023-01-19HouseHearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m.
2023-01-16HouseFirst Reading Health and Government Operations

Same As/Similar To

SB212 (Crossfiled) 2023-01-25 - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m.

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
Insurance27909(n/a)See Bill Text
Insurance27909.1(n/a)See Bill Text

Maryland State Sources


Bill Comments

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