Text of VT H 315 (2013)
An Act Relating To Group Health Coverage For Same-sex Spouses
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As introduced
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BILL AS INTRODUCED
H.315
2013
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VT LEG #287036 v.1
H.315
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Introduced by Representatives Komline of Dorset, Poirier of Barre City,
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Pearson of Burlington, Campion of Bennington, Christie of
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Hartford, Clarkson of Woodstock, Conquest of Newbury,
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Consejo of Sheldon, Copeland-Hanzas of Bradford, Dakin of
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Chester, Fisher of Lincoln, Jerman of Essex, Johnson of South
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Hero, Keenan of St. Albans City, Kitzmiller of Montpelier,
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Lippert of Hinesburg, Macaig of Williston, McCarthy of St.
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Albans City, McCormack of Burlington, McCullough of
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Williston, Michelsen of Hardwick, Partridge of Windham, Pugh
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of South Burlington, Ram of Burlington, Stevens of Shoreham,
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Toleno of Brattleboro, Trieber of Rockingham, and Wizowaty
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of Burlington
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Referred to Committee on
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Date:
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Subject: Health; health insurance; out-of-state employers; benefits; same-sex
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couples; parity
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Statement of purpose of bill as introduced: This bill proposes to require
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employers domiciled outside of Vermont to offer the same health coverage and
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benefits to employees with a same-sex spouse as to employees with an
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opposite-sex spouse.
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BILL AS INTRODUCED
H.315
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VT LEG #287036 v.1
An act relating to group health coverage for same-sex spouses
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It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont:
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Sec. 1. 8 V.S.A. § 4063b is added to read:
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§ 4063b. COVERAGE FOR EMPLOYEES OF AN EMPLOYER
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DOMICILED OUTSIDE OF VERMONT
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(a) As used in this section:
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(1) “Health insurance” shall have the same meaning as “group health
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insurance policy or subscriber contract” in section 4091a of this title.
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(2) “Party to a civil union” shall have the same meaning as in 15 V.S.A.
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§ 1201.
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(b) To the extent permitted under federal law, Vermont residents who work
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for an employer domiciled outside of Vermont and who are parties to a civil
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union or same-sex marriage shall be provided with the same health insurance
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coverage and benefits as the employer offers to its employees who are parties
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to a heterosexual marriage.
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Sec. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE
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This act shall take effect on July 1, 2013.
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As enrolled or final
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VT LEG #291214 v.1
No. 35. An act relating to group health coverage for same-sex spouses.
(H.315)
It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont:
Sec. 1. 8 V.S.A. § 4063b is added to read:
§ 4063b. COVERAGE FOR EMPLOYEES OF AN EMPLOYER
DOMICILED OUTSIDE OF VERMONT
(a) As used in this section:
(1) “Health insurance” shall have the same meaning as “group health
insurance policy or subscriber contract” in section 4091a of this title.
(2) “Marriage” shall have the same meaning as in 15 V.S.A. § 8.
(3) “Party to a civil union” shall have the same meaning as in 15 V.S.A.
§ 1201.
(b) To the extent permitted under federal law, health insurance coverage
provided to Vermont residents who work for an employer domiciled outside of
Vermont shall not distinguish between parties to a civil union, married same-
sex couples, and married opposite-sex couples.
Sec. 2. 21 V.S.A. § 495 is amended to read:
§ 495. UNLAWFUL EMPLOYMENT PRACTICE
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(f) The provisions of this section prohibiting discrimination on the basis of
sexual orientation or gender identity shall not be construed to change the
definition of family or dependent in an employee benefit plan. [Repealed.]
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Sec. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE
This act shall take effect on July 1, 2013.
Date the Governor signed the bill: May 20, 2013