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This bill creates the Body Data Privacy Act. This bill prevents any government agency from denying benefits or privileges to individuals for the refusal to disclose biometric data, which is defined to include DNA or RNA. Exemptions include disclosure as required by federal statute, state statute or law enforcement. Requests for disclosure must state whether disclosure is voluntary or mandatory and the reason for the request. Individuals whose biometric data is misused may bring an action in the court of common pleas for remedies. Measure failed. Bill Status: Died

The genetic privacy statutes define the rights of individuals whose genetic information is collected, retained or disclosed and the rights of the individuals blood relatives; define the circumstances under which an individual may be subjected to genetic testing; define the circumstances under which an individuals genetic information may be collected, retained or disclosed; protect against discrimination by an insurer or employer based upon an individuals genetic characteristics; and define the circumstances under which a DNA sample or genetic information may be used for research.

Creates the Parents' Bill of Rights, including the right to consent in writing before any record of a minor childs blood or DNA is created, stored or shared, except as required by Sections 1-516 (pertaining to syphilis) and 1-524.1 (pertaining to testing arrested persons for sexually transmitted infections and HIV) of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, or unless authorized pursuant to a court order.

This bill creates the Parents' Bill of Rights. Rights under the bill include the right to consent in writing before any record of a minor child's blood or DNA is created, stored or shared, except as required by Sections 1-516 (pertaining to syphilis) and 1-524.1 (pertaining to testing arrested persons for sexually transmitted infections and HIV) of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, or unless authorized pursuant to a court order. Signed by the Governor on May 12, 2014. Bill Status: Enacted