S. 1360 (109th): Domestic Partner Health Benefits Equity Act

Introduced:
Jun 30, 2005 (109th Congress, 2005–2006)
Sponsor:
Sen. Gordon Smith [R-OR]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on June 30, 2005, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jun 30, 2005
Referred to Committee Jun 30, 2005
Cosponsors
12 cosponsors (10D, 1I, 1R) (show)
Committees

Senate Finance

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Full Title

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to designated plan beneficiaries of employees, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Jun 30, 2005.
6 pages

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6/30/2005--Introduced.
Domestic Partner Health Benefits Equity Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to certain employer-provided health care benefits, to provide for the treatment of domestic partners on an equal basis with spouses and dependents by designating as a dependent any individual who is an eligible beneficiary under an employer's health care benefits plan.

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  • Title 42: THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
  • Chapter 7: SOCIAL SECURITY
  • Subchapter II: FEDERAL OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS
  • Section 409: “Wages” defined
  • Title 45: RAILROADS
  • Chapter 9: RETIREMENT OF RAILROAD EMPLOYEES
  • Subchapter IV: RAILROAD RETIREMENT ACT OF 1974
  • Section 231: Definitions