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AR SB309

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/28/2019

Primary Sponsor

Mark Johnson

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Origin

Senate

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 23-66-206(14) to add protections against discrimination based on living organ donor status in the Arkansas Insurance Code
  • Prohibits insurers from refusing to issue or renew life insurance, limiting coverage amounts or types, or charging higher rates solely because an individual is a registered organ donor
  • Requires living organ donors to be evaluated using the same sound actuarial principles applied to non-donors for conditions other than organ donor status
  • Defines "living organ donor" as a person who is a registered organ donor
  • Bill approved February 28, 2019

Legislative Description

Concerning Unfair Discrimination Practices Under The Arkansas Insurance Code; And To Prohibit Discrimination Against A Living Organ Donor.

Last Action

Notification that SB309 is now Act 244

2/28/2019

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Commerce2/18/2019
Insurance & Commerce2/12/2019

Full Bill Text

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