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2017 State Bills Massachusetts 2017 H.1985

Massachusetts

Status: Died
Database: NHGRI archive
Source database updated: February 8, 2024
Snapshot retrieved: September 1, 2026

Summary

Adds biometric indicators to the state data security protection law. Biometric indicator is defined as any unique biological attribute or measurement that can be used to authenticate the identity of an individual, including but not limited to fingerprints, genetic information, iris or retina patterns, facial characteristics, or hand geometry. Died.

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Jurisdiction: Massachusetts
Status: Died
NHGRI topic(s): Privacy
Record year or session: 2017
NHGRI database updated: February 8, 2024
Snapshot retrieved: September 1, 2026 at 2:32 AM UTC
Source row: 358
Stable source ID: nhgri-39257c493ab414b2fdc5
Permanent URL: https://whoownsyourdna.org/source-records/nhgri/nhgri-39257c493ab414b2fdc5/

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NHGRI Genome Statute and Legislation Database. 2017 State Bills Massachusetts 2017 H.1985. Archived by Who Owns Your DNA? Retrieved September 1, 2026. https://whoownsyourdna.org/source-records/nhgri/nhgri-39257c493ab414b2fdc5/