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Prohibits discrimination based upon genetic characteristics and information in the issuance or renewal of disability and long term care insurance. Insurers also must provide notice if a genetic test…

Informed consent is required to obtain or retain genetic information about an individual. Exemptions include anonymous research where the identity of the subject will not be released. A sample from…

Discrimination is prohibited in the issuance, denial or renewal of or in the fixing of the rates, terms or conditions for health insurance, excluding disability or long-term care insurance. The law…

This bill addresses informed consent for disclosing genetic information by adding those individuals authorized to access EMR and DHIN. Signed by the Governor on 7/27/2015. Bill Status: Enacted

Prohibits utilizing newborn screening stored blood specimens or stored data without parental consent, except for population based studies in which all identifying information is removed. Blood spots…

Restricts the use of a child's personally identifiable information, including DNA and other genetic material, by the operator of an internet service. Substitute bill passed by House and Senate,…

Requires the Department of Education to promulgate rules and regulations relating to the privacy and protection of student data, including DNA or other genetic material. Senate Substitute Version…

Establishes pc, owned, maintained, or licensed by businesses in the state. Businesses must implement and maintain reasonable procedures and practices to prevent the unauthorized access to or…

The Health Commissioner must review and approve research proposals to be conducted using personally identifiable information in the newborn screening system or requiring contact with affected…

The statute provides coverage of specified services for women who meet the age requirements set forth in the statute. If a woman is believed to be at increased risk for breast cancer due to 1) family…