H3257Introduced in the House
Genetic protections in insurance policies
Introduced by Thomas Pope, District 47
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Sections 38-63-120, 38-65-140, 38-71-300, And 38-72-120 All So As To Define Terms And To Prohibit Certain Insurers From Canceling, Limiting, Or Denying Coverage, Or Establishing Differentials In Premium Rates Based Upon Genetic Information; And By Amending Section 38-71-105, Relating To Disability Income Insurance, So As To Provide Insurers That Issue Disability Income Insurance Policies In This State May Not Decline Or Limit Such Coverage Or Discriminate In The Offering, Issuance, Or Cancellation Of Such Coverage, Among Other Things, Based Solely On Genetic Information Of The Prospective Insured.
Where it stands
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Ligon
February 18, 2026
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Bill history
Prefiled
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Scrivener's error corrected
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Ligon
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