2002 House Bill 6491

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Introduced in the House

Nov. 7, 2002

Introduced by Rep. Gerald Van Woerkom (R-91)

To authorize and establish regulations for “accelerated benefits,” which allow a person diagnosed with a terminal illness to collect life insurance payments before death under certain conditions.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services

Dec. 4, 2002

Amendment offered

To eliminate AIDS as a condition eligible for accelerated life insurance benefits.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Dec. 5, 2002

Amendment offered by Rep. Andrew Richner (R-1)

To include AIDS as a condition eligible for accelerated life insurance benefits.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 93 to 1 (details)

To authorize and establish regulations for “accelerated benefits,” which allow a person diagnosed with a terminal illness, including AIDS, to collect life insurance payments before death under certain conditions.

In the Senate

Dec. 10, 2002

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services