2016 House Bill 5380

Delete obsolete reference in discrimination law

Introduced in the House

Feb. 17, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Martin Howrylak (R-41)

To delete the term “colored” person from a law banning racial discrimination in life insurance sales, and increase the penalties for violations.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance

May 12, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 24, 2016

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 25, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Insurance