The issue focused on questions that federal tax law allows financial institutions to ask about customers' medical condition. The legislation specifically banned financial institutions from asking about whether the customer has had a heart attack, stroke or another medical condition.

At least two attorneys general have suggested legislation could be introduced in Congress that would legalize financial institutions to ask such questions. But legal experts say they don't expect any legislative action soon.

In recent years, courts have permitted financial institutions to ask questions about medical conditions as long as they