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Requires accident and health insurance policies to cover the cost of genetic testing of persons with a family history of cancer. 1/8/2020 Referred to Insurance. Bill Status: Pending

Establishes a personal information bill of rights requiring parties having custody of residents' personal identifying information to ensure the security the information. Personal information is defined to include biometric information such as DNA. 1/8/2020 Referred to Governmental Operations. Bill Status: Pending

Requires health insurance policies to cover comprehensive screening for ovarian cancer for persons at high risk, including genetic testing. 1/8/2020 Referred to Insurance. Bill Status: Pending

Requires health insurance policies to cover comprehensive genetic screening for ovarian and prostate cancers. 1/8/2020 Referred to Insurance. Bill Status: Pending

Prohibits discrimination or harassment based predisposing genetic characteristics of non-employees in the workplace. 2/25/20 Amended on third reading. Bill Status: Pending

Directs the commissioner of education to conduct a study on the use of biometric identifying technology; prohibits the use of biometric identifying technology in schools until July 1, 2022. 4/2/2020 Amended on third reading. Bill Status: Pending

Establishes the "It's Your Data Act" for the purposes of providing protections and transparency in the collection, use, retention, and sharing of personal information. Personal information includes biometric information such as DNA. 1/8/2020 Referred to Consumer Affairs and Protection. Bill Status: Pending

Authorizes human research in compliance with federal law. Substituted by S6488. Senate substitute signed by the Governor on 9/13/19. Bill Status: Died

Requires every personal information recipient to protect the security and integrity of all personal information in their custody from unauthorized access or unauthorized use. Places strict liability on companies where breaches of security allow for personal information to be compromised. Personal information is defined to include biometric information such as DNA. 1/8/2020 Referred to Governmental Operations. 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 Protection. Bill Status: Pending