Bill > H0343

This bill, the Genetic Information Privacy Act, proposes to protect genetic information privacy and consumer health information. The key provisions include: (1) defining terms like "genetic data" and "direct-to-consumer genetic testing company"; (2) requiring direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies to provide clear information about their data practices, obtain consumer consent for various uses of genetic data, and develop comprehensive security programs; (3) prohibiting disclosure of genetic data to insurance companies or employers without the consumer's written consent; and (4) establishing enforcement mechanisms and limitations on the law's applicability. The bill aims to safeguard the privacy, confidentiality, security, and integrity of consumers' genetic information.