SB419:
Genetic information privacy; civil penalty.
Bill Summary:
Genetic information privacy; civil penalty.
Establishes requirements for direct-to-consumer genetic testing
companies, including requirements related to information to be provided
to consumers, consent requirements, requirements related to security
of and consumer access to genetic information, requirements for contracts
between direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies and service
providers, and prohibitions on disclosure of genetic information
by direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies. The bill also prohibits
discrimination against a consumer based on exercise of rights related
to genetic information privacy and imposes civil penalties for violations
of the provisions of the bill.
Bill Patron: Ebbin
Last Action(s):
(Senate) Continued to 2023 in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N) February 2, 2022
Bill Status:
Carried Over