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MA H5112
Bill
Status
11/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Rogers
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AI Summary
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Prohibits insurers, agents, and brokers from discriminating against individuals based on genetic test results or genetic information when issuing disability, long-term care, or life insurance policies in Massachusetts
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Defines "discrimination" as cancellation, refusal to issue or renew, charging increased rates, restricting coverage length, or any other discriminatory practice based on genetic information
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Bars life insurance applications from asking whether an applicant has taken a genetic test; disability and long-term care applications may ask but applicants cannot be required to answer
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Prohibits insurers from using genetic information to set policy terms, even if the applicant voluntarily submits it or it appears in medical records
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Authorizes the Commissioner of Insurance to issue cease and desist orders and impose penalties under Chapter 176D against insurers found to be engaging in genetic discrimination
Legislative Description
Prohibiting genetic discrimination
Last Action
Hearing rescheduled to 02/24/2026 from 01:00 PM-01:35 PM in Virtual Hearing Hearing updated to New End Time
2/24/2026