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Genetic information is the property of the individual tested. Prior written authorization is required for genetic testing and release of results to anyone other than the person tested. A fraternal…

This bill adds a new chapter to the Hawaii statutes on the privacy of health care information. The bill provides for the protection of "protected health information," including genetic…

Establishes the parent's bill of rights. Requirements set forth in the bill include parental written consent before any record of a minor child's blood or DNA is made, shared or stored…

Specifies criteria that must be met before a life insurer, long-term care insurer, or disability income insurer may use genetic information for underwriting purposes. Prohibits a life, long-term care…

Specifies criteria that must be met before a life insurer, long-term care insurer, or disability income insurer may use genetic information for underwriting purposes. Prohibits a life, long-term care…

Establishes the parent's bill of rights. Requirements set forth in the bill include parental written consent before any record of a minor child's blood or DNA is made, shared or stored…

No person, firm, corporation, unincorporated association, state agency, unit of local government, or any public or private entity shall deny or refuse employment to any person or discharge any person…

Insurers may not refuse to issue or deliver any policy of life insurance or disability insurance that affords certain services and benefits or impose a higher premium rate or charge for those…

An insurer that offers a group health insurance policy may not establish rules for eligibility or continued eligibility based on certain health status-related factors, including genetic information…

Creates the Healthy Florida program to be administered by the Healthy Florida Board. Every resident of Florida is eligible and entitled to enroll under the Healthy Florida program. The program may…