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S. 1290 (99th)

Fair Insurance Coverage Act

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Introduced

12 June 1985

Last action

12 June 1985 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Sponsors

Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL], Rep. Pressler, Larry [R-SD-1], Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Chuck Grassley, Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]

Subjects

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29 August 2025

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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. 12 June 1985

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 June 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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