South Carolina General Assembly
125th Session, 2023-2024
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H. 5275
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General Bill
Sponsors: Reps. J.L. Johnson and W. Jones
Document Path: LC-0391PH24.docx
Introduced in the House on March 19, 2024
Judiciary
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
| Date | Body | Action Description with journal page number |
|---|---|---|
| 3/19/2024 | House | Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 9) |
| 3/19/2024 | House | Referred to Committee on Judiciary (House Journal-page 9) |
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TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 38-63-110 SO AS TO REQUIRE INSURERS THAT ISSUE INDIVIDUAL LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES TO OFFER LIFE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR EMBRYOS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 38-65-130 SO AS TO REQUIRE INSURERS THAT ISSUE GROUP LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES TO OFFER LIFE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR EMBRYOS.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Article 1, Chapter 63, Title 38 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:
Section 38-63-110. An insurer that issues individual life insurance policies in this State must offer life insurance coverage for embryos utilized for in vitro fertilization including, but not limited to, embryos subject to cryopreservation.
SECTION 2. Article 1, Chapter 65, Title 38 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:
Section 38-65-130. An insurer that issues group life insurance policies in this State must offer life insurance coverage for embryos utilized for in vitro fertilization including, but not limited to, embryos subject to cryopreservation.
SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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