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Health benefit plans that apply pre-existing condition exclusions may not do so based on genetic information in the absence of a diagnosis.

Genetic information may be collected by a government entity or any other person only with written informed consent, used only for the purposes stated in the consent, be stored only for the duration…

The health commissioner may collect, use, store, and disseminate biological specimens and health data to conduct research in a manner that is consistent with the federal common rule for the…

Unless it can be clearly shown that a person's unique genetic disorder, defined to include the sickle cell trait, carriers of Tay-Sachs, and carriers of Cooleys anemia only, would prevent a…

Pertains to municipal master plans. Master plans developed should take into account to the extent feasible ways in which future policies and programs can advance equity based on various factors such…

An insurance company, hospital service corporation, health care center or fraternal benefit society providing individual or group health insurance coverage may not refuse to insure, continue to…

Repeals a prohibition on advertising for or soliciting business related to direct to consumer genetic testing in the State. Died. Bill Status: Died

This bill prohibits the reduction of an employees permanent total disability when the disability is a result of a work-related injury or a work-related injury combined with a congenital, genetic or…

This course developed by Stephanie Brown covers ethical and social issues related to research and clinical practice in medical genetics and genomics.