Genetic information privacy; civil penalty. (SB419)
Introduced By
Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-Alexandria)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Genetic information privacy; civil penalty. Establishes requirements for direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies, including requirements related to information to be provided to consumers, consent requirements, requirements related to security of and consumer access to genetic information, requirements for contracts between direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies and service providers, and prohibitions on disclosure of genetic information by direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies. The bill also prohibits discrimination against a consumer based on exercise of rights related to genetic information privacy and imposes civil penalties for violations of the provisions of the bill. Read the Bill »
Status
01/11/2022: Awaiting a Vote in the General Laws and Technology Committee
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/11/2022 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22102071D |
| 01/11/2022 | Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology |
| 01/28/2022 | Impact statement from DPB (SB419) |
| 02/02/2022 | Continued to 2023 in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
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