HB 1203 (2002): relative to retroactive health insurance denials.
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HB 1203 (2002)
relative to retroactive health insurance denials.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2001-2002
- House committee: Commerce
- Senate committee: Insurance
- Subject: Insurance
- Chapter law: 143
The Story
It was introduced on June 26, 2001 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2002. The committee held work sessions on February 7, 2002, February 12, 2002, February 15, 2002 and February 19, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 14, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2002. On April 11, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. A floor amendment (3433), offered by Sen. Francoeur, was adopted on a voice vote on April 11, 2002, changing the text of the bill. On April 17, 2002 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 25, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (3653) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 13, 2002, making it Chapter 143 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2003.
Sponsors
Hearings and Sessions
- January 22, 2002, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
- February 7, 2002, 1:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep L Fraser>
- February 12, 2002, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep L Fraser>
- February 15, 2002, 12:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep L Fraser>
- February 19, 2002, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, RM302,LOB <Rep L Fraser>
- March 27, 2002, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, LOB 101
Votes
- April 11, 2002, Senate: Adoption of minority amendment (3386) Sen. Hollingworth/Sen. Barnes — yeas 11, nays 13, failed
- April 11, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 17, 2002, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- June 26, 2001: Introduced and ref to Commerce; HJ78, p1993
- December 14, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 12/18/2001 Report due on 2/21/2002
- January 22, 2002: Hearing Jan 22 10:00 RM302,LOB
- February 7, 2002: Subcom Work Session Feb 7 1:15 RM302,LOB <Rep L Fraser>
- February 12, 2002: Subcom Work Session Feb 12 9:00 RM302,LOB <Rep L Fraser>
- February 15, 2002: Subcom Work Session Feb 15 noon RM302,LOB <Rep L Fraser>
- February 19, 2002: Subcom Work Session Feb 19 10:00 RM302,LOB <Rep L Fraser>
- February 19, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 6 (vote 13-0;CC)
- February 19, 2002: Prop Comm Am{2796}; HC17, p652-654
- March 6, 2002: Passed with Am; HJ25, p946-947 + 1036
- March 14, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Insurance
- March 27, 2002: Hearing; March 27, 2002, Room 101, LOB, 9:15 a.m.; SC17A
- April 10, 2002: Committee Report Majority; Ought to Pass with Amendment {3388}, [04/11/02]; SC24A, Pg.27-30
- April 10, 2002: Committee Report Minority; Ought to Pass with Amendment {3386} [04/11/02]; SC24A, Pg.30-32
- April 11, 2002: Majority; Ought to Pass with Amendment {3388}, AF, VV
- April 11, 2002: Minority; Ought to Pass with Amendment {3386}, RC 11y - 13n, AF
- April 11, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV
- April 11, 2002: Sen. Francoeur Floor Amendment {3433}, AA,VV; OT3rdg , MA, VV
- April 17, 2002: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Hunt MA VV; HJ34, p1371
- April 18, 2002: Enrolled Bill Amendment {3653}, Adopted
- April 25, 2002: Enrolled Am{3653}, Adopted; HJ40, p1465
- April 25, 2002: Enrolled
- May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1478
- May 13, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/13/2002 Eff: 1/1/2003 Chap: 0143