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Prohibits the sale of a gene therapy kit unless the seller includes a notice on the seller’s internet website to the consumer prior to the point of sale and on a label on the package stating that the…

This statute was amended as part of 2011 CA SB 559, referred to as CalGINA, by adding genetic information to the list of characteristics addressed in the Unruh Civil Rights Act. All people in…

A person who negligently or willfully discloses genetic test results in an individual's medical records who is applying for or enrolled in a health care service plan, except with written…

A person who underwrites or sells an annuity contract or contracts insuring, guaranteeing, or indemnifying against loss, harm, damage, illness, disability, or death, and any affiliate of that person…

These statute sections contain provisions from 2011 CA SB 559, referred to as CalGINA. The opportunity to seek, obtain, and hold employment without discrimination because of genetic information, is…

All testing results and personal information from hereditary disorders programs obtained from any individual, or from specimens from any individual, is confidential and is considered a confidential…

Provides for the protection of human subjects participating in medical experiments. Enacts the Experimental Subject's Bill of Rights, which details informed consent requirements.

Prohibits licensing boards from requiring an examination or establishing any qualification for licensing that has an adverse impact on any class because of various attributes, including genetic…

Prohibits a person from selling a gene therapy kit unless the seller includes a notice on the seller’s internet website that is displayed to the consumer prior to the point of sale, and on a label on…

Prohibits consideration of genetic characteristics in workers compensation claims to determine the approximate percentage of the permanent disability caused by other factors. Carries over to 2020.…