HI SCR48

Urges Congress to support 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 prohibiting this practice, but 9 states (Idaho, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Wyoming) and the District of Columbia have not.

Identifies that approximately 1 in 4 women will be physically assaulted or raped by an intimate partner at some point in their lives, with 2-4 million assaults on women by partners occurring annually in the United States.

Recognizes that domestic violence victims often do not report incidents due to fear of losing health insurance coverage under current insurer practices.

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