HB 2564 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An Act providing for health insurance access protections; imposing duties on the Insurance Department and the Insurance Commissioner; and imposing penalties.

This bill establishes the Health Insurance Access Protection Act to prevent insurance companies from discriminating against people based on their health status, medical history, or preexisting conditions. It requires insurers to allow individuals and their dependents to enroll in or renew health plans without denying coverage or charging higher premiums due to these health factors. The law also limits how much insurance rates can vary based on age and tobacco use while giving the Insurance Department authority to set specific rating rules and enforce penalties for violations.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
Committee Review
Oct 2024
House Passage
Oct 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Sep 11, 2024 Last action Oct 18, 2024
Floor votes · House Oct 9, 2024

How they voted

15326
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 180
Oct 9, 2024
D Democratic89
89 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican91
64 Yea 26 Nay 1
70% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Oct 18, 2024
Committee
Referred to Banking & Insurance
upper
Oct 9, 2024
Lower · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
lower
Oct 9, 2024
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
Oct 8, 2024
Committee
Re-committed to Appropriations
lower
Sep 30, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Sep 11, 2024
Committee
Referred to Insurance
lower
1 primary · 20 co-sponsors

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