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H.R. 2654 (104th)

Victims of Abuse Insurance Protection Act

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Introduced

16 November 1995

Last action

8 December 1995 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.

Sponsors

Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Baldacci, John Elias [D-ME-2], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Fox, Jon D. [R-PA-13], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Rep. Johnston, Harry [D-FL-19], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Rivers, Lynn N. [D-MI-13], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Flake, Floyd H. [D-NY-6], Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5], Rep. Furse, Elizabeth [D-OR-1], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Clayton, Eva M. [D-NC-1], Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

3 June 2026

Healthcare

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Summary

Victims of Abuse Insurance Protection Act - Prohibits insurers and health carriers from engaging in specified acts (such as denying, terminating, or limiting coverage) on the basis that the applicant or insured (or any person with whom the applicant or insured is associated) is, has been, or may be the subject of abuse involving household or family members, current or former spouses, or individuals in or formerly in a sexually intimate relationship. Prohibits insurers from using, disclosing, or transferring information about an applicant's or insured's abuse status or abuse-related medical condition for any purpose unrelated to the direct provision of health care unless required by an order of an insurance regulatory entity, a court order, or abuse reporting laws. Requires an insurer that takes any adverse action relating to any plan or policy of an abuse subject (whether applicant or insured) to advise such individual of the specific reasons for the action. Regulates subrogation of claims resulting from abuse. Empowers the Federal Trade Commission to examine and investigate any insurer regarding compliance with this Act. Provides for a private cause of action against the insurer in Federal or State court by an abuse subject applicant or insured claiming to be adversely affected by an act or practice of the insurer.

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Timeline

  1. 16 November 1995

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 November 1995

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 November 1995

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2199)

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 November 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 16 November 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 5 December 1995

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Hazardous Materials.

    Source: Committee

  7. 8 December 1995

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.

    Source: Committee

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