Alaska Stat. § 21.36.430 protects individuals who have experienced domestic violence, as well as those who provide services to such individuals, from discriminatory treatment by insurers. Under this statute, an insurer may not deny, cancel, refuse to renew, limit coverage, deny a valid claim, or raise premiums solely on the basis of a person’s status as a domestic violence survivor or service provider.
The Equal Status Act pertains to the delivery of goods and services. (Section 1). It prohibits discrimination (with specified exceptions) in the disposal of goods and provision of services (Section 5), the disposal of premises and provision of accommodation (Section 6), and education establishments (Section 7).
Chapter 489 of Hawaii Revised Statutes safeguards the right of every person in Hawaii to access public accommodations, such as hotels, restaurants, retail stores, entertainment venues, and other establishments, without discrimination. Section 489-1 proclaims the purpose of the law is to protect the dignity and welfare of all people by prohibiting discrimination in public spaces.
