An Act prohibiting genetic discrimination
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill prohibits discrimination based on an individual’s genetic information when it comes to health insurance and employment. It aims to ensure that people are not denied coverage or treated unfairly because of their genes or family medical history. The legislation seeks to protect individuals’ privacy and prevent insurers and employers from using genetic information to make decisions about their health or job opportunities. This bill builds upon existing protections to further safeguard against genetic discrimination.
Key provisions
- Prohibits health insurers from denying coverage or charging higher premiums based on genetic information.
- Prevents employers from using genetic information to make hiring, firing, or promotion decisions.
- Defines ‘genetic information’ broadly to include family medical history and genetic testing results.
- Establishes a process for individuals to file complaints if they believe they have experienced genetic discrimination.
- Clarifies that genetic information should be treated with the same confidentiality protections as medical records.
- Requires insurers and employers to notify individuals if genetic information is used in a decision affecting them.
- Expands existing protections to cover incidental discovery of genetic information.
Who is affected
- Individuals with genetic predispositions to diseases.
- Health insurance companies.
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Sponsors
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5 on record
Primary sponsor
David M. Rogers
Cosponsors
Danillo A. Sena
David M. Rogers
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