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- H.R.2590
H.R.2590: To require life and disability insurers to disclose an insurance applicant's medical test results to the applicant, unless the applicant specifically declines to receive the results, and otherwise to restrict the disclosure of such results by such insurers.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Oct. 1, 1997
- Latest Major Action Oct. 15, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (11 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Requires that a life or disability insurer, if the insurer requires an applicant for life or disability insurance to submit to a medical examination or test, ensure disclosure to the applicant of the test results. Prohibits the insurer from disclosing the results to any other person, except under a written authorization made by the applicant, pursuant to certain legal process, or to a public health authority when expressly required by law....
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous Materials.
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| Oct. 1, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Peter A. DeFazio (D-Ore.) |