BILL · 2003–04 SESSION
SB 5929: Genetic information
Requiring informed consent before an employer or insurer uses a person's genetic information.
Summary
- Informed consent is required when an individual's identifiable DNA is obtained for genetic testing purposes. "Genetic information" is defined. "Informed consent" is defined and includes: an explanation of the purpose for which the genetic information is being taken, what form it will take, with whom it may be shared and for how long, risks involved with providing the information, possible benefits and contact…
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Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
- IntroducedFeb 20, 2003
- Out of committeeFeb 27, 2003
- Passed Senatestopped here
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Rosa Franklin (D-29)
- Introduced
- February 20, 2003 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 12, 2004
AN ACT Relating to informed consent in the use of genetic information;
Sponsors
Votes
No recorded floor votes.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- Senate Rules "X" file.
- Referred to Rules.
- Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
- Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
- CFC - Majority; do pass.
- Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
- First reading, referred to Children & Family Services & Corrections.
SB 5929 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 5929 (2025–26) Deed of trust assignment/fee
- SB 5929 (2023–24) Fentanyl/endangerment
- SB 5929 (2021–22) WorkFirst poverty task force
- SB 5929 (2019–20) Employment investigations
- SB 5929 (2017–18) Taxes
- SB 5929 (2015–16) State-owned aquatic lands
- SB 5929 (2013–14) Impaired driving safety
- SB 5929 (2011–12) State medical progs/children