5530 AMS FAIR S2540.1

SB 5530  - S AMD194
     By Senators Fairley, Benson, Benton, Kline, Berkey

ADOPTED 03/11/2005

     Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   A new section is added to chapter 48.18 RCW to read as follows:
     (1) No life insurer may deny or refuse to accept an application for insurance, or refuse to insure, refuse to renew, cancel, restrict, or otherwise terminate a policy of insurance, or charge a different rate for the same coverage, based upon the applicant or insured person's past or future lawful travel destinations.
     (2) This section does not prohibit any action described in subsection (1) of this section when the insurer bases the action on sound actuarial principles."

SB 5530  - S AMD194
     By Senators Fairley, Benson, Benton, Kline, Berkey

ADOPTED 03/11/2005

     On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "destinations;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "and adding a new section to chapter 48.18 RCW."

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