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S 1290 99th Congress Senate 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 District courts Injunctions Insurance Jurisdiction

Fair Insurance Coverage Act

Introduced: June 12, 1985 See on congress.gov
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Jun 12, 1985
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Jun 12, 1985
Introduced in Senate
 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 June 12, 1985

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1