HB 151 (2009): prohibiting an insurer from canceling health care coverage based on the insured's terminal condition.

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HB 151 (2009)

prohibiting an insurer from canceling health care coverage based on the insured's terminal condition.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Insurance

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House kill it. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 24, 2009. On March 26, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2009, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • March 5, 2009, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302

Votes

  • March 26, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Commerce
  • January 29, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/29/2009 11:00 AM LOB 302
  • March 5, 2009: Executive Session: 3/5/2009 1:00 PM LOB 302
  • March 9, 2009: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 24 CC (vote 18-0)
  • March 24, 2009: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep DiFruscia)
  • March 24, 2009: Special Ordered to Mar 25 Without Objection
  • March 25, 2009: Special Ordered to Mar 26 Without Objection
  • March 26, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

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