2009 Senate Bill 744 / Public Act 219

Ban genetic information in “Medigap” pricing

Introduced in the Senate

Aug. 19, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Alan Sanborn (R-11)

To prohibit the use of genetic information in denying or pricing Medicare supplement policies.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform

Oct. 20, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 22, 2009

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

Oct. 27, 2009

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 27, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Insurance

Dec. 3, 2009

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 17, 2009

Passed in the House 103 to 1 (details)

To prohibit the use of genetic information in denying or pricing Medicare supplement policies.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2009