This bill requires health insurers to comply with the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act. Signed by the Governor May 29, 2009. Bill Status: Enacted

This bill amends section 71-551 of the statutes on genetic testing. Proposed changes address the types of genetic tests covered under law and and consent requirements. Measure failed. Bill Status: Died

This bill requires parental consent or consent from a student 18 years or older prior to collecting or recording biometric data, which is defined to include a DNA sequence. Died. Bill Status: Died

An insurer in making any underwriting decision may not (1) require or request a person or his/her blood relative to provide genetic information or take a genetic test, (2) inquire about a genetic test or what the results of any such test were unless given approval by that person, or (3) consider without the approval of such person the fact that genetic information or a genetic test was taken or refused by a person or blood relative of the person or the results of a test. A violation is an unfair trade practice.

Prohibits a person or entity from disclosing, obtaining, retaining, or using any biometric data about an individual, including DNA, with whom the person or entity is engaged in trade or commerce for any purpose other than that which the individual reasonably expects. Died. Bill Status: Died

Prohibits school districts from collecting biometric information on students without the express written consent of parents or legal guardians. Biometric information is defined to include a DNA sequence. Died. Bill Status: Died

Prohibits school district from collecting biometric information on any student without express written consent of the student’s parent or legal guardian. Biometric information includes a DNA sequence. Died. Bill Status: Died

Prohibits school districts from collecting biometric information on any student without the express written consent of the student’s parent or legal guardian. Biometric information is defined to include a DNA sequence and newborn screening information. Died. Bill Status: Died

Requires state education agencies to obtain parental consent to collect biometric records from parents, K-12 students or through data sharing agreements with any other entity. Biometric records are defined to include DNA sequences. Died. Bill Status: Died

Prohibits school districts from collecting biometric information, including DNA sequences, on students without the express written consent of parents or legal guardians. Died. Bill Status: Died