Genetic Testing - Prohibitions on Disability, Life, and Long-Term Care Insurance and Educational Materials (Genetic Testing Protection Act of 2023)
Sponsor: Senator KlausmeierCommittee: FinanceSubject: Insurance - Other than HealthStatus: Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting carriers that offer life insurance, long-term care insurance, and disability insurance policies or contracts from taking certain action regarding coverage based on whether an applicant or policy or contract holder has requested or undergone genetic testing or the results of the genetic testing; and requiring the Maryland Department of Health to review and update certain materials relating to genetic testing on or before April 1, 2024.
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Testimony (36)
MGA witness listFAV 29FavorableUNF 5UnfavorableINFO 2Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Knowles, John | ALS Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Maragakis, Nicholas | Johns Hopkins University | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Rothstein, Jeffrey | Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Arneson, Emilylobbyist | Kennedy Krieger Institute | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ceruolo, Rich | Parent Advocacy Consortium | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Paddy, Michaellobbyist | Public Policy Partners | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Dave, Kuldip | The ALS Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Gill, Lindsaylobbyist | The ALS Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cramer, Matt | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | D’Orazio , Daniela | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Elbourn, James | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Fink, Nelda | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Jasen, Debi | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Kauffman, Dannalobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kolakoski, Virginia | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | LENDNAL, MELANIE | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Lang, Kevin | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Lee, Mickey | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Massoni, Jennalobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Meyerovich, Mark | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Ohmen, Elizabeth | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Pedersen, Stacy | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Rice, Mat | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Sakamoto-Wengel, Steven | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Schlager, Lisa | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Klausmeier, Senator Klausmeierlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Williams, Peggy | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | World, PTEN | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Graeber, Jan | ACLI | Oral |
| UNF | Celentano, Matthewlobbyist | Funk & Bolton, P.A. | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Quartararo, Paul | New York Life Insurance Company | Oral |
| UNF | Foster, Michelle | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Sirkel, Robin | Individual | Position only |
| INFO | Tress, Andrew | MD Insurance Administration | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVPaddy, MichaelPublic Policy PartnersRegistered for: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; Campaign to Protect Patient Health d/b/a Value of Care Coalition; Chase Brexton Health System; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition; Gaudenzia, Inc.; Gilead Sciences, Inc.…
FAVKauffman, DannaRegistered for: Amazon.com Services, LLC; American Association of Dental Boards c/o Commission on Dental Competency Assessments; Baltimore Gas and Electric Company; Behavioral Health System Baltimore; City of Rockville; Community Behavioral Health Association of Maryland…
FAVMassoni, JennaRegistered for: ZeroEyes; Heritage Memorial Cemetery; Maryland Farm Bureau; Mechanical Contractors Association of Maryland, Inc.; ALS Association DC/MD/VA Chapter (ALSA); Alorica…
UNFCelentano, MatthewFunk & Bolton, P.A.Registered for: 38 Degrees North; Advanced Energy United; Alliance of Maryland Dental Plans; Allstate Insurance Company; America's Health Insurance Plans; American Council of Life Insurers…