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H.R. 4642 (98th)

Fair Insurance Coverage Act

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Introduced

25 January 1984

Last action

12 September 1984 · Committee

Status

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

Sponsors

Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Ratchford, William R. [D-CT-5], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2], Rep. McKinney, Stewart B. [R-CT-4], Rep. Pritchard, Joel [R-WA-1], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-8], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Natcher, William H. [D-KY-2], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Chappie, Eugene A. [R-CA-2], Rep. Traxler, Bob [D-MI-8], Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-At Large], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Rep. St Germain, Fernand J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Rep. Coyne, William J. [D-PA-14], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Snyder, M. G. (Gene) [R-KY-4], Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9], Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2], Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-5], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-2], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20]

Subjects

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Summary

Fair Insurance Coverage Act - Prohibits any insurer from discriminating in an insurance contract against any person because of blindness. Includes within the prohibition refusing to make or negotiate a contract for insurance or giving different treatment with respect to terms, conditions, rates, or benefits because of blindness. Establishes a preference for State actions prior to judicial enforcement under this Act. Authorizes any aggrieved person, in the absence of State actions or jurisdiction, to bring an action under this Act for individual relief. Authorizes the Attorney General of the United States to bring an action for injunctive relief whenever there is reasonable cause to believe a person is engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination or when an individual is aggrieved and an issue of general public importance is raised. Grants the Federal district courts jurisdiction of such actions regardless of the amount in controversy. Allows a court to order monetary, equitable, or other appropriate relief, including punitive damages.

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Timeline

  1. 25 January 1984

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 January 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 January 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 31 January 1984

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.

    Source: Committee

  5. 27 June 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 12 September 1984

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

    Source: Committee

  7. 12 September 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

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