2007 Senate Bill 748

Restrict forfeiture of active duty service member’s life insurance

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 6, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Jason Allen (R-37)

To prohibit life insurance companies from forfeiting the policy of a service member for late payments if the individual applies for protection under the federal Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940.

Referred to the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs

Feb. 28, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 4, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 5, 2008

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 5, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security