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HR 2741 99th Congress House Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 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: June 12, 1985 See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 99th Congress ended
It never became law before the 99th Congress (1985–1986) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 15, 1986
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
May 15, 1986
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 11, 1985
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 19, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.
Jun 12, 1985
Introduced in House
Jun 12, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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 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 May 15, 1986

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
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