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
153–26
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 180
Oct 9, 2024
D
Democratic89
100% Yea
R
Republican91
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
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jim Haddock
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
Danielle Otten
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Madsen
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Webster
DDemocratic
Co
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
DDemocratic
Co
Jordan Harris
DDemocratic
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