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IL HB2534
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nabeela Syed
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AI Summary
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Prohibits life insurance companies from seeking or requesting genetic testing information from applicants or policyholders
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Allows insurers to consider genetic test results for life insurance only if the individual voluntarily submits them and the results are favorable to the individual
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Extends existing genetic information protections for health insurance to now also cover life insurance policies
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Requires life insurers to comply with the Genetic Information Privacy Act when issuing, amending, renewing policies, processing claims, denying coverage, or setting premiums and rates
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Amends both the Genetic Information Privacy Act (410 ILCS 513/20) and the Illinois Insurance Code (215 ILCS 5/224.5)
Legislative Description
LIFE INSURANCE-GENETIC INFO
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/21/2025