Makes confidential any part of a 9-1-1 audio recording or transcript that discloses a person's health status, medical conditions, health care services or treatments, medical history, genetic information, or current health insurance plan information by excluding it from the definition of a government record. Died. Bill Status: Died

Makes confidential any part of a 9-1-1 audio recording or transcript that discloses a person's health status, medical conditions, health care services or treatments, medical history, genetic information, or current health insurance plan information by excluding it from the definition of a government record. Died. Bill Status: Died

This bill sets forth requirements for government collection of biometric identifiers, including DNA. No governmental entity shall obtain a biometric identifier of an individual without authorization of the individual, with some exceptions such as law enforcement. Died. Bill Status: Died

No individual or his/her family member may be required to undergo genetic testing as a condition of doing business with another person. Genetic testing may not be performed on any individual or anywhere on any resident of the state based on bodily materials obtained within the state without prior written and informed consent with some exceptions. Additional provisions address disclosure of results. The statutes establish a right to civil action by aggrieved individuals.

Samples may not be used for other research or DNA testing purposes unless authorized by the parent or guardian.

Grants consumers the right to request that a business disclose the type of personal information it collects, the purpose for which it is collected, and the categories of third parties with which it is shared. Authorizes consumers to opt out of the sale of their personal information. Personal information is defined to include biometric information such as an individual's DNA. Floor date 3/11/2020. Bill Status: Pending

Prohibits private entities from requiring an individual to disclose or provide biometric data, including DNA, as a condition of doing business with, engaging in any business activity or relationship with, or obtaining services from that private entity, unless the good, service, or activity provided by the private entity cannot be provided without the collection of biometric information from an individual.

Prohibits information or service providers from directly or indirectly transferring, disclosing or otherwise making available to any person or government any personal information, including genetic profiles and DNA/RNA, related to individuals without written consent. 1/8/2020 Senate Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV. Bill Status: Pending

Adds biometric information to the Consumer Protection Act. Biometric information is defined to include deoxyribonucleic acid. 1/8/2020 Senate Referred to Interim Study, MA, VV. Bill Status: Pending

Prohibits the government from acquiring, retaining, collecting, or using personal information without express written consent with some exceptions such as if a warrant has been issued. Personal information includes DNA/RNA. Died. Bill Status: Died