Nondiscrimination:
SB 2216: Relating to prohibition of certain insurance discrimination.
Primary Author: Senator Rodney Ellis (D-Houston)
Joint Author: None
Companion: HB 197 by Alonzo, identical
Background: Currently, insurers cannot discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, geographic location, disability or partial disability. This bill would expand the prohibition of discrimination to include sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. Discrimination includes refusing to insure, charging a different rate, or limiting coverage in amount, extent or kind because of bias or prejudice.
Committee:State Affairs
Actions: 03/31/09 - Referred to State Affairs
03/13/09 – Filed
Equality Texas Position: Supports. This bill is part of our Legislative Agenda.
Equality Texas Bill Fact Sheet: Fact Sheet on HB 197 (identical to SB 2216)
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