S.3179

Prohibits the use of genetic information for purposes of determining eligibility, setting premium rates, or imposing preexisting condition exclusions for life insurance, disability insurance, or long-term care insurance.

Introduced·4/3/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S3179 prohibits insurers from using genetic information to determine eligibility, set premium rates, or impose preexisting condition.

Rhode Island S3179 prohibits life, disability, and long-term care insurers from using genetic information to determine eligibility, set premium rates, or impose preexisting condition exclusions. Insurers are also barred from requiring or soliciting genetic information or considering an individual's decision or action relating to genetic testing. The bill aims to reduce barriers to genetic testing by protecting genetic information from being used to impact access to insurance coverage.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Commerce: Be held for further study

7 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 14

12:00 AM

Senate Commerce Hearing

History

Apr 14

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)

Apr 3

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce