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HR 4642 98th Congress House Finance and Financial Sector Blind Business and commerce Civil Rights and Liberties Civil actions and liability Courts and Civil Procedure Disabled Discrimination in insurance Insurance

Fair Insurance Coverage Act

Introduced: January 25, 1984 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 12, 1984
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Sep 12, 1984
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 27, 1984
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jan 31, 1984
Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.
Jan 25, 1984
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 25, 1984
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Fair Insurance Coverage Act - Prohibits any insurer from discriminating in an insurance contract against any person because of blindness. Includes within the prohibition refusing to make or negotiate a contract for insurance or giving different treatment with respect to terms, conditions, rates, or benefits because of blindness.

Establishes a preference for State actions prior to judicial enforcement under this Act.

Authorizes any aggrieved person, in the absence of State actions or jurisdiction, to bring an action under this Act for individual relief. Authorizes the Attorney General of the United States to bring an action for injunctive relief whenever there is reasonable cause to believe a person is engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination or when an individual is aggrieved and an issue of general public importance is raised.

Grants the Federal district courts jurisdiction of such actions regardless of the amount in controversy. Allows a court to order monetary, equitable, or other appropriate relief, including punitive damages.

What's happening now September 12, 1984

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3