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HB 2896 proposes a requirement for insurance coverage to provide up to $7,500 for the disposition of embryonic and fetal tissue remains of at least 20 weeks post-fertilization. The bill mandates that this benefit be included in applicable life and health insurance policies covering death benefits. The coverage would apply to methods such as interment, cremation, incineration followed by interment, and steam disinfection followed by interment. The bill applies to insurance contracts issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026.
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