H1252

Relative to gender identity in insurance

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1252 amends insurance laws to include gender identity as a protected category.

Massachusetts H1252 amends the state's insurance laws to include gender identity as a protected category, prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity in insurance policies. The bill defines "gender identity" as a person's gender-related identity, appearance, or behavior, regardless of whether it aligns with their physiology or assigned sex at birth. This change affects insurance policies by ensuring that gender identity is considered in non-discrimination clauses, impacting individuals seeking insurance coverage. The amendments will take effect on January 1, 2026.

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Calendar

May 13, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Financial Services Hearing

History

Apr 21

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5336

May 7, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2

Feb 27, 2025

House

Referred to the Joint Committee on Financial Services