| SB 0412 | Prohibits use of genetic information and testing for insurance purposes |
| Sponsor: | Dougherty | |||
| LR Number: | 1584L.01I | Fiscal Note: | 1584-01 | |
| Committee: | Insurance and Housing | |||
| Last Action: | 03/06/01 - Hearing Conducted S Insurance & Housing Committee | Journal page: | ||
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| Effective Date: | August 28, 2001 | |||
SB 412 - This act broadens the definition of "genetic
information" and "genetic testing". Under this act, no insurer
may deny coverage to an individual on the basis of the
individual's genetic information. This act applies to
applications for coverage made on or after January 1, 2000.
Under this act, an employer may not obtain genetic information of
an employee or prospective employee nor shall an employer require
the collection of a DNA sample of an employee or prospective
employee. This act also broadens the scope of relief for a
person harmed by genetic testing to include civil damages.
STEPHEN WITTE