HI HR28

Urges Congress to enact federal legislation prohibiting health insurers from denying coverage to domestic violence victims by classifying domestic violence as a pre-existing condition.

Notes that 42 states have already enacted laws against this practice, but 9 states (Idaho, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Wyoming) and the District of Columbia have not.

Cites that approximately one in four women will experience physical assault or rape by an intimate partner in their lifetime, with 2-4 million annual assaults on women by partners in the United States.

Identifies that domestic violence victims often fail to report incidents due to fear of losing health insurance coverage, creating a barrier to seeking help and healthcare.

Directs transmission of certified copies to the President, Senate Majority Leader, House Speaker, and Hawaii's congressional delegation.