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NY A07451
NY A07451Requires genetic testing results only be received by patients and health care providers providing direct care while health insurance companies only receive a record that the genetic testing was performed; provides insurers cannot require access to genetic testing results and cannot take adverse action against someone for not providing genetic testing results.
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Introduced
05/22/2023
05/22/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the civil rights law, in relation to requiring genetic testing results only be received by patients and health care providers providing direct care while health insurance companies only receive a record that the genetic testing was performed for payment purposes
AI Summary
This bill amends the Civil Rights Law to require that the results of genetic tests only be received by the patient and their healthcare providers providing direct care, while health insurance companies can only receive a record that the genetic testing was performed. The bill also prohibits health insurers and life insurers from requiring access to genetic test results or taking adverse action against policyholders for not providing such results. The bill aims to protect individuals' genetic privacy and prevent potential discrimination based on genetic information.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Maritza Davila (D)*,
Michaelle Solages (D)*,
Chris Burdick (D),
Brian Cunningham (D),
Jeff Gallahan (R),
Steven Raga (D),
Angelo Santabarbara (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Matt Slater (R),
Last Action
referred to governmental operations (on 01/03/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A7451 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A07451&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A07451 |
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