HB 1597-FN (2010): relative to employer-provided health insurance coverage and prohibiting denial of coverage for preexisting conditions.
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HB 1597-FN (2010)
relative to employer-provided health insurance coverage and prohibiting denial of coverage for preexisting conditions.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- Subject: Insurance
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2010. The committee held a work session on February 1, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–1 to recommend that the House kill it. On February 17, 2010 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Hess (R - Merr 9) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 20, 2010, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- February 1, 2010, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- February 4, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
Votes
- February 17, 2010, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- January 20, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/20/2010 10:15 AM LOB 302
- February 1, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/1/2010 9:00 AM LOB 302
- February 4, 2010: Executive Session: 2/4/2010 10:00 AM LOB 302
- February 9, 2010: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 17 CC (Vote 16-1)
- February 17, 2010: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV