Genetic Testing - Prohibitions on Disability, Life, and Long-Term Care Insurance (Genetic Testing Protection Act of 2024)
Sponsor: Nicholaus R. Kipke (District 31)Committee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Insurance - Other than HealthStatus: Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting insurance 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 a policy or contract holder has requested or undergone genetic testing or the results of the genetic testing.
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Testimony (36)
MGA witness listFAV 32FavorableUNF 3UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Knowles, John | ALS Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Schafer, Brian | Als association | Oral |
| FAV | Price, Suzanne | Concerned Citizen | Position only |
| FAV | Peabody, Lisa | FORCE-Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered | Oral |
| FAV | Swidler, Jean | Genetic ALS & FTD: End the Legacy | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Zogby, Liz | Maryland Down Syndrome Advocacy Coalition | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Gilleland, Emily | Office of Delegate Nic Kipke | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Paddy, Michaellobbyist | Public Policy Partners | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Glick, Rebekah | Susan G. Komen | Position only |
| FAV | Dave, Kuldip | The ALS Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Gill, Lindsaylobbyist | The ALS Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Abrams, Hanna | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Arshavsky, Svetlana | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Atkins, Robert | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Benjaminson, Heather | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Kipke, Delegate Kipkelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Diefenbach, Linda | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Ditraglia, Frank | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | D’Orazio , Daniela | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Elbourn, James | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Elliott, Robynlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jasen, Debi | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Kauffman, Dannalobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Meyerovich, Mark | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Schlager, Lisa | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Sirkel, Robin | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Sublett, Jennalobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Vernon, Michael | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Volkmar, Leslie | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Williams, Peggy | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | sirkel, jess | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Ryan, Vince | ACLI | Oral |
| UNF | Celentano, Matthewlobbyist | Funk & Bolton, P.A. | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Rondeau, Jonathon | The Arc Central Chesapeake Region | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Moore, Wes | Maryland Insurance Administration | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
ACLIUNF 1
Als associationFAV 1
ALS AssociationFAV 1
Concerned CitizenFAV 1
Funk & Bolton, P.A.UNF 1
Susan G. KomenFAV 1
The ALS AssociationFAV 2
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.…
FAVElliott, RobynRegistered for: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists; Amica Center for Immigrant Rights; CareForth; Chase Brexton Health System; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition…
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…
FAVSublett, JennaRegistered for: Cornerstone Government Affairs; Wonderful Company, The; Equinor Wind US; Maryland Troopers Association; Delaware-Maryland Agribusiness Association; Heritage Memorial Cemetery…
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…