HB 2534 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

LIFE INSURANCE-GENETIC INFO

Summary
Amends the Genetic Information Privacy Act. Provides that an insurer may not seek information derived from genetic testing for use in connection with a policy of life insurance. Provides that an insurer may consider the results of genetic testing in connection with a policy of life insurance if the individual voluntarily submits the results and the results are favorable to the individual. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that an insurer must comply with the provisions of the Genetic Information Privacy Act in connection with the amendment, delivery, issuance, or renewal of a life insurance policy; claims for or denial of coverage under a life insurance policy; or the determination of premiums or rates under a life insurance policy.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 Last action Mar 21, 2025
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Committee
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Mar 21, 2025
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
To Insurance Main Subcommittee
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Insurance Committee
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Nabeela Syed
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