Establishes and individual's property right to his or her genetic information and DNA sample, except as expressly otherwise provided in statute. Requires consent to acquire, retain, or disclose a person's genetic information or DNA sample. 5/2/2018 Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV. Bill Status: Died

The introduced version of the bill sought to protect confidential and sensitive information such as genetic testing information. The bill has been amended to establish a committee to study the use and regulation of biometric information. Signed by the Governor on 5/15/2018. Effective 5/15/ 2018. Bill Status: Enacted

Prohibits the collection, tracking, housing, storage, reporting or sharing of personally identifiable information with the federal government or for-profit corporations. The findings and purpose section of the bill lists a DNA sequence as private student data. Died on the Table. Bill Status: Died

Provides that an individual has an expectation of privacy in personal information, including DNA/RNA and other identifying information unique to the individual. Died. Bill Status: Died

Declares that an individual's genetic information and DNA sample are the property of the individual. Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/05/2016. Bill Status: Died

This bill establishes procedures for protecting the privacy of student and teacher personally-identifiable data, including DNA. As of October 30, 2014, Interim Study Report: Recommended for Legislation in 2014 (Vote 15-0). Bill Status: Died

No whole-genome DNA sequencing shall be performed pursuant to this chapter unless the general court authorizes such sequencing by statute. Signed by the Governor on 5/27/2014; Chapter 0063; Effective 1/01/2015. Bill Status: Enacted

This bill restricts the collection, storage, and sharing of student assessment data by the United States Department of Education and the New Hampshire department of education. Student assessment data includes biometric information, which is defined to include DNA. As of October 30, 2014, Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Legislation in 2014 (Vote 15-0). Bill Status: Died

This bill restricts the collection of biometric data, including DNA or RNA, by state agencies, municipalities, and political subdivisions. Died. Bill Status: Died

It is unlawful to obtain any genetic information of a person without informed consent with some exceptions, including for use in a study where the identities of the persons from whom the genetic information is obtained are not disclosed to the person conducting the study. It is unlawful to retain genetic information that identifies a person without first obtaining the informed consent with some exceptions.