If passed, the law would prevent insurers from using third-party site data to discriminately charge higher insurance premiums based on race, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Other data that insurers will be prohibited from using include a consumer's credit score, purchasing habits and level of education. (Credit: constantincornel/stock.adobe.com) If passed, the law would prevent insurers from using third-party site data to discriminately charge higher insurance premiums based on race, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability. Other data that insurers will be prohibited from using include a consumer's credit score, purchasing habits and level of education. (Credit: constantincornel/stock.adobe.com)

A bill prohibiting insurance companies from using consumer information sourced from third parties, such as social media, court and homeownership records, when determining insurance rates is making its way through the Colorado state legislature.

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