Loading chat...

MA H5112

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Rogers

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Defines "discrimination" as cancellation, refusal to issue or renew, charging increased rates, restricting coverage length, or any other discriminatory practice based on genetic information

  • 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

  • Prohibits insurers from using genetic information to set policy terms, even if the applicant voluntarily submits it or it appears in medical records

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Financial Services2/9/2026
Rules11/10/2025

Full Bill Text

No bill text available