LB338

Prohibit the use of genetic information for life insurance, disability insurance, and long-term care insurance

Failed·4/17/26
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Nebraska LB338 aims to prevent insurers from using genetic information for life, disability, and long-term care insurance.

Nebraska LB338 prohibits life, disability, and long-term care insurers from using genetic information to determine eligibility, set premium rates, or impose preexisting condition exclusions. The bill also bans insurers from requiring applicants to disclose family history or consider clinical diagnoses from medical records. This legislation seeks to protect individuals from genetic discrimination in insurance, encouraging broader access to genetic testing.

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Calendar

Feb 11, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Feb 11, 2025

1:30 PM

Banking, Commerce and Insurance Hearing

History

Apr 17

Legislature

Indefinitely postponed

Feb 18

Legislature

Spivey name added

Jan 7

Legislature

Title printed. Carryover bill