Bill > AB1966

This bill would require the California Department of Public Health to develop gene sequence and customer screening guidelines for gene synthesis providers and manufacturers of gene synthesis equipment, with the goal of increasing gene synthesis security and improving biosecurity efforts to prevent the misuse of gene synthesis products. The bill would establish a certification process for these entities, and beginning January 1, 2023, would require all gene synthesis providers and manufacturers operating in California to be certified and any entity receiving state resources to purchase gene synthesis products and equipment from certified providers and manufacturers. The bill would also specify penalties for non-compliance and require the department to develop an appeals process.