SC H4258 | 2009-2010 | 118th General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on January 12 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-01-12 - Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry HJ-48
Pending: House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee

Summary

A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-244 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A COMPANY ISSUING AN ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY FROM DENYING OR LIMITING COVERAGE TO AN INSURED BECAUSE OF A PREEXISTING CONDITION WHICH RESULTS FROM AN INJURY OR CONDITION SUSTAINED BY A VICTIM AS A RESULT OF A CRIMINAL ACT.

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Title

Prohibit A Company Issuing An Accident And Health Insurance Policy From Denying Or Limiting Coverage To An Insured Because Of A Preexisting Condition Which Results From An Injury Or Condition Sustained By A Victim As A Result Of A Criminal Act.

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History

DateChamberAction
2010-01-12 Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry HJ-48
2010-01-12 Introduced and read first time HJ-48
2009-12-15 Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
2009-12-15 Prefiled

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
3871244(n/a)See Bill Text

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