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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

HB 2485: Genetic data

Concerning the collection, use, and disclosure of genetic data by direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies.

Summary

  • Sets forth requirements for direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies with regard to collection, use, or disclosure of consumers' genetic data.
  • Prohibits direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies from disclosing a consumer's genetic data to any entity offering health insurance or life insurance, or to any employer of the consumer.
  • Provides that violations are enforceable under the Consumer Protection Act and subject to civil penalties and statutory damages.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2485), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2020
  2. Out of committeeFeb 6, 2020
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Shelley Kloba (D-1)
Introduced
January 15, 2020 in the House
Last action
February 6, 2020
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to collection, use, and disclosure of genetic data by direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Shelley Kloba (D-1)

11 co-sponsors (10 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Vandana Slatter D-48Tana Senn D-41Debra Lekanoff D-40My-Linh Thai D-41Lisa Callan D-5Javier Valdez D-46Norma Smith R-10Lauren Davis D-32Gerry Pollet D-46Zack Hudgins D-11Timm Ormsby D-3

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  2. ITED - Majority; do pass.
  3. First reading, referred to Innovation, Technology & Economic Development.

HB 2485 in other sessions

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