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Prohibits discrimination based on genetic information in multiple sections of the statutes, including those pertaining to employment, housing, credit, education and other areas. Died. Bill Status: Died

Prohibits the distribution of consumers' DNA profiles submitted to direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies. Requires companies to provide a copy of their privacy policy to any consumer that submits a DNA sample and provides for civil penalties for violations of these provisions. Died. Bill Status: Died

Establishes a personal information bill of rights. Declares the right of all New Yorkers to have their personal information, including DNA, protected. Died. Bill Status: Died

Enacts the Personal Information Protection Act. Establishes a personal information bill of rights requiring parties having custody of residents' personal identifying information to ensure the security of this information. Personal information includes DNA samples. Died. Bill Status: Died

Creates a company climate report system to assess the workplace environment of companies doing business in New York. Requires companies to submit biennial climate reports based on an anonymous survey of employees to assess the workplace environment including, but not limited to, pay equity, sexual harassment and discrimination based on various factors, an individual's predisposing genetic characteristics. 1/8/2020 Referred to governmental operations. Bill Status: Pending

Prohibits discrimination or harassment based predisposing genetic characteristics of non-employees in the workplace. 3/6/2019 Enacting clause stricken. Bill Status: Pending

Requires biometric identifies and information to be treated in a manner similar to confidential and sensitive information such as a genetic marker or genetic testing information. 1/8/2020 Referred to Consumer Affairs and Protection. Bill Status: Pending

Establishes an eleven member genetics advisory council. 1/8/2020 To Assembly Governmental Operations Committee. Bill Status: Pending

Regulates the use of human subjects for medical research and experimentation, including subjects with mental disorders and children. 1/8/2020 Referred to Health. Bill Status: Pending

Establishes unlawful discriminatory practices relating to models, including discrimination based on predisposing genetic characteristics. 1/8/2020 Referred to Governmental Operations. Bill Status: Pending