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Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act Amendments of 1991

Introduced: January 17, 1991 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 26 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 18, 1991
Became Public Law No: 102-12.
Mar 18, 1991
Signed by President.
Mar 6, 1991
Presented to President.
Mar 4, 1991
Measure Signed in Senate.
Feb 27, 1991
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 27, 1991
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
Feb 27, 1991
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
Feb 27, 1991
Mr. Montgomery asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
Feb 26, 1991
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Feb 21, 1991
Passed Senate in lieu of S. 330 with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Feb 21, 1991
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 330 with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Feb 21, 1991
Senate struck all after the Enacting Clause and substituted the language of S. 330.
Feb 21, 1991
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Jan 31, 1991
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 9.
Jan 31, 1991
Senate Committee on Veterans discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jan 30, 1991
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans.
Jan 29, 1991
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 29, 1991
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll No. 17).
Jan 29, 1991
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll No. 17).
Jan 29, 1991
Considered as unfinished business.
Jan 29, 1991
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jan 29, 1991
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Jan 29, 1991
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Jan 29, 1991
Mr. Montgomery moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jan 17, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 17, 1991
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jan 29, 1991 House · vote #17 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 4140 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act Amendments of 1991 - Amends the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 to prohibit an eviction or distress from being made during a period of military service with respect to a premise for which the agreed rent does not exceed $1,200 (currently, $150) per month, when such premise is occupied chiefly by the dependents of the person in military service, except upon leave of the court granted upon application or in a proceeding affecting the rights of possession.

Extends the power of attorney coverage under such Act to include a power of attorney that by its terms expires after July 31, 1990.

Provides professional liability protection for persons ordered to active duty after July 31, 1990, who, prior to such date, were engaged in the furnishing of health care services or other services determined by the Secretary of Defense to be professional services and who had in effect a professional liability insurance policy that does not continue coverage during the period of active duty. Specifies that an insurance carrier shall have no liability with respect to any claim that is based on professional conduct of a person that occurs during a period of suspension of such person's professional liability insurance under this Act. Requires an insurance carrier to suspend and to reinstate coverage of such affected person upon receipt of a written request from such person. Requires such person to request reinstatement within 30 days after release from active duty. Provides a minimum period of required coverage by the carrier following reinstatement, without an increase in the insurance premiums charged. Provides for the stay of a civil or administrative action for damages on the basis of professional liability of a person whose insurance has been suspended under these provisions if: (1) the action is based on an act or omission that occurred before the suspension was effective; and (2) the suspended insurance would, on its face, cover the alleged professional misconduct. States that the period of such stay shall not be included in any statute-of-limitations period. Outlines provisions concerning the death of a person whose professional liability insurance has been suspended and the consequences with respect to the suspended insurance coverage on previous or suspended (stayed) claims.

Provides that any person employed and covered under an employer-offered health insurance policy who enters into active military service or training and is reemployed upon returning may not be subject to a waiting period or exclusion of coverage imposed in connection with coverage of a qualifying health or physical condition if: (1) the condition arose before or during such person's period of training or service; (2) no exclusion or waiting period would have been imposed for the condition during a period of coverage resulting from participation by such person in the insurance; and (3) the condition of such person has not been determined by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to be service-connected.

Provides that any person who, by reason of military service, is entitled to the rights and benefits of the Act shall be entitled upon release from such military duty to reinstatement of any health insurance which: (1) was in effect on the day before such service commenced; and (2) was terminated during the period of such service. Prohibits any exclusion or waiting period from being imposed in connection with reinstatement of health insurance coverage of a health or physical condition covered by the Act if: (1) the condition arose before or during such person's period of training or service; (2) no exclusion or waiting period would have been imposed for the condition during a period of coverage resulting from participation by such person in the insurance; and (3) the condition of such person has not been determined by the Secretary to be a disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty.

Requires a court, upon application, to stay a judicial action or proceeding involving any member of the armed forces serving on active duty outside the State in which the court is located until after June 30, 1991.

Provides that an application by a person in military service for a stay, postponement, or suspension of the payment of any tax, fine, penalty, insurance premium, or other civil obligation shall not provide the basis for denial or revocation of, or a change in, credit by creditors, a presumption that such individual cannot pay his or her debts due and owing, or refusal of an insurer to insure such individual.

Amends existing law which allows reservists ordered to active duty for not more than 90 days to reemployment rights by removing the 90-day limitation.

What's happening now March 18, 1991

Became Public Law No: 102-12.

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