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AK HB29

Bill

Status

Vetoed

8/1/2024

Primary Sponsor

Kevin McCabe

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Origin

House of Representatives

33rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits insurance companies from refusing to issue, renew, or cancel coverage solely because a person is an elected official
  • Bars insurers from limiting coverage scope, denying claims, or increasing premiums based solely on a person's elected official status
  • Allows insurers to take these actions if based on sound underwriting or actuarial principles related to actual or anticipated losses, or if required by law or regulation
  • Defines "elected official" as members of the legislature, governor, lieutenant governor, congressional delegation members, constitutional convention delegates, and local government officials (mayors, assembly, council, or school board members)
  • Applies to insurance policies issued, delivered, or renewed on or after the Act's effective date

Legislative Description

Insurance Discrimination

Insurance

Last Action

VETOED BY GOVERNOR 7/30/24

8/1/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules5/9/2024
Labor & Commerce5/15/2023
Labor & Commerce1/19/2023

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