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This bill sets forth privacy protections for personally identifiable information collected by businesses. Personally identifiable information includes biometric data such as DNA. Died. Bill Status:…

The informational content, including DNA/RNA and genetic sequences, contained in or on abandoned personal material is the property of the individual to whom it pertains regardless of its abandonment…

Prohibits information or service providers from directly or indirectly transferring, disclosing or otherwise making available to any person or government any personal information, including genetic…

Prohibits private entities from requiring an individual to disclose or provide biometric data, including DNA, as a condition of doing business with, engaging in any business activity or relationship…

Grants consumers the right to request that a business disclose the type of personal information it collects, the purpose for which it is collected, and the categories of third parties with which it…

Samples may not be used for other research or DNA testing purposes unless authorized by the parent or guardian.

No whole-genome DNA sequencing may be performed for the purpose of newborn screening unless the general court authorizes such sequencing by statute.

No individual or his/her family member may be required to undergo genetic testing as a condition of doing business with another person. Genetic testing may not be performed on any individual or…

No employer, labor organization, employment agency, or licensing agency may (1) solicit, require or administer genetic testing, or (2) affect the terms, conditions, or privileges of, or terminate…

A health insurer in connection with providing health insurance may not (1) require or request an individual or family member to undergo genetic testing, whether a test was taken or the results of the…