Policy resources

External sources for researching genetics, privacy, and public health policy.

Genomics law and programs

NHGRI Genome Statute and Legislation Database: state statutes and bills from 2002 to 2024.
LawSeq: federal law, state law, and selected secondary sources relevant to genomics.
NCJA Center for Forensic DNA Policy and Practice: legislation database and state DNA policy map.
NSGC state licensure: genetic counselor licensure maps and state laws.

Broader policy tracking

LawAtlas: policy surveillance datasets with codebooks and research protocols.
NCSL legislation databases: active and archived state bill-tracking databases.
IAPP state privacy tracker: comprehensive state privacy laws and bills.

Policy positions

ASHG public policy positions: society statements and advocacy positions on genetics policy.

Check each source's scope and update date before relying on it.