Chris Lee
- Democratic
- Senator
- District 25
Primary
Prohibits health insurance companies from denying coverage on the basis of gender identity if the policy covers the treatment for purposes other than gender transition. Requires insurance companies to provide applicants and insured persons with clear information about the coverage of gender transition services, including the process for appealing a claim denied on the basis of medical necessity. Takes effect 7/30/2075. (SD2)
Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 24
Pass First Reading
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 358) in amended form (SD 2).
Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Fevella). Transmitted to House.
48 Hrs. Notice 03-08-22.
Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2945) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 7 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Keohokalole, Acasio, Gabbard, Kim, Lee, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-01-22 9:30AM; Via Videoconference.
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2312) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 7 Aye(s): Senator(s) Baker, Chang, DeCoite, Nishihara, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-22 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Via Videoconference.
Passed First Reading.
Introduced.
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