HB 111 DE
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO INSURANCE DISCRIMINATION BASED ON PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS MEDICATION TO PREVENT HIV INFECTION.
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Summary
Individuals who are at very high risk of getting HIV can take pre-exposure prophylaxis (“PrEP”) medication to reduce the risk of HIV transmission. PrEP medication reduces the risk of HIV transmission by up to 99% if taken daily. This Act prohibits discrimination because an individual takes PrEP medication in the issuance or renewal of disability, long-term care, and life insurance.
Sponsors (5)
- Sean M. Lynn Democratic · primary
- Bryan Townsend Democratic · primary
- Debra Heffernan Democratic · primary
- Eric Morrison Democratic · primary
- Sarah McBride · primary
7 coauthors / cosponsors
- Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic · cosponsor
- Marie Pinkney Democratic · cosponsor
- David P. Sokola Democratic · cosponsor
- Paul S. Baumbach · cosponsor
- Kendra Johnson Democratic · cosponsor
- John A. Kowalko · cosponsor
- Larry Lambert Democratic · cosponsor
Action history (8)
- Feb 19, 2021 Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House · lower
- Mar 16, 2021 Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 4 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits · lower
- Mar 26, 2021 Suspension of Rules in House · lower
- Mar 30, 2021 Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES · lower
- Mar 30, 2021 Assigned to Banking, Business & Insurance Committee in Senate · upper
- May 13, 2021 Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business & Insurance) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits · upper
- May 19, 2021 Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES · upper
- Jun 15, 2021 Signed by Governor · executive
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