California § 799.05 - A life or disability income insurer shall not consider the marital status, actual
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 799.05 — A life or disability income insurer shall not consider the marital status, actual, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 799.05. A life or disability income insurer shall not consider the marital status, actual
A life or disability income insurer shall not consider the marital status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, living arrangements, occupation, beneficiary designation, or ZIP Codes or other territorial classification within this state, or any combination thereof, of an applicant for life insurance or disability income insurance in determining whether to require an HIV test of that applicant.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 799.05
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 799.05 cover?
Section 799.05 ("A life or disability income insurer shall not consider the marital status, actual") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 799.05?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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