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This bill creates guidelines such as consent requirements for the creation and storage of biometric information, which is defined to include DNA samples. The bill also prohibits life insurers from…

This bill prohibits a health group cooperative from excluding a small employer based on a health status-related factor, including genetic information in relation to an employee or dependent of an…

Prohibits the collection of student or family information by any state agency, local school system or educational institution, including biometric data (defined to include DNA sequence and newborn…

Except as required by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, specified information, including DNA, may not be collected, entered into any student database, or maintained as…

Provides coverage for breast cancer screening as part of the state employees' health insurance and benefit plan for individuals at high risk for breast cancer. Individuals at high risk include…

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…