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This bill requires individual accident and sickness policies, individual and group hospital service plans, the group insurance commission plan for active and retired employees, and individual or…

This bill creates the Genetic Bill of RIghts. Genetic information is declared the exclusive property of the individual from whom the information is obtained. The bill also prohibits disclosure of…

Specifies when authorization to disclose health care information is required. Health care is defined to include genetic information. As of June 6, 2014, accompanied by a study order (see H4147). Bill…

This bill states that any public health surveillance activity which is also research is subject to the requirements for research using human subjects. Signed by the Governor 12/19/2014. Bill Status:…

The law requires businesses to establish certain protections when using personal information. Personal information is defined to include an individual's genetic print.

The law prohibits research using a human subject unless the person conducts the research in accordance with the federal regulations on the protection of human subjects.

A person who directly or indirectly advertises or solicits business for diagnostic laboratory tests or procedures is a covered entity under HIPAA and must make certain disclosures. The law does not…

Insurers, nonprofit health service plans and health maintenance organizations, may seek verification from health care providers that offer wellness programs about health factors that make it…

Long-term care insurers may not request or require a genetic test to deny or limit the amount, extent, or kind of coverage available; charge a different rate for the same coverage; or use a genetic…

Unless there is actuarial justification, an insurer may not refuse to insure or make or allow a differential in ratings, premium payments, or dividends in connection with life insurance and annuity…