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SB 3000

INS-PROVIDER NONDISCRIMINATION

104th Regular Session Introduced by Laura Fine and 1 co-sponsor

SB 3000 prohibits discrimination against insurance providers in Illinois business transactions, establishing nondiscrimination protections with enforcement mechanisms for specified violations.

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Bill Summary · SB 3000

Legislative bill overview

SB 3000 establishes nondiscrimination protections for insurance providers in Illinois, prohibiting discrimination based on specified characteristics in insurance transactions and business dealings. The bill creates enforcement mechanisms and defines violations related to how insurance providers can be treated in the marketplace.

Why is this important

Insurance providers operate as intermediaries in a critical market affecting millions of Illinois residents' access to healthcare and property coverage. Clear nondiscrimination standards can affect premium pricing transparency, market competition, and ultimately consumer costs. The bill's provisions will determine what business practices are permissible versus prohibited in the insurance sector.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's language regarding which characteristics are protected and whether protections apply equally to individual agents, brokers, and large carriers needs clarification to prevent unintended consequences
  • Conflict with existing regulations: Illinois already has insurance nondiscrimination laws; it's unclear whether this bill supersedes, duplicates, or conflicts with current Department of Insurance regulations
  • Enforcement burden: The bill's enforcement mechanisms and whether violations trigger civil penalties, administrative fines, or both could significantly impact compliance costs for small versus large insurance providers

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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