HB 1211 (1996): prohibiting the denial of insurance coverage based on the perception or possibility that the prospective insured is a victim of domestic abuse or violence.

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HB 1211 (1996)

prohibiting the denial of insurance coverage based on the perception or possibility that the prospective insured is a victim of domestic abuse or violence.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Insurance
  • Chapter law: 40

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 1996. The committee held work sessions on February 8, 1996 and February 12, 1996. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 9, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 17, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 24, 1996, making it Chapter 40 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. S. Packard (Rock 29) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 1996, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
  • February 8, 1996, 3:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
  • February 12, 1996, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
  • February 21, 1996, 9:45 AM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
  • April 3, 1996, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM204,LOB

Votes

  • April 9, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ4,P127
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • February 1, 1996: HEARING FEB01 01:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • February 8, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB08 03:30 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • February 12, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB12 01:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • February 21, 1996: HEARING FEB21 09:45 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • February 22, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR05 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • February 22, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4932>(NEW TITLE); HC28,P980-981
  • March 5, 1996: PASSED WITH AM; HJ34,P1235-1236 + 1265
  • March 7, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ11,P199
  • April 3, 1996: HEARING APR03 01:00 RM204,LOB FOR: INSUR <NOTE ROOM CHANGE>
  • April 8, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP APR09 (VOTE 5-0)
  • April 9, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ16,P257 + 259
  • April 17, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ54,P1766
  • April 17, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ19,P327
  • April 24, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/24/96 EFF: 01/01/97 CHAP.0040

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