2019 State Bills Arizona 2019 SB 1297

Summary

Requires that genetic testing information be released only as authorized by state or federal law, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act privacy standards. Permits the release of genetic testing information to a health care provider who is providing care to the person tested and the health care provider's agent or employee. Allows a legal representative of a clinical laboratory that is in possession of the medical record to receive the genetic test and information derived from the genetic test when the laboratory is obtaining legal advice. Allows a licensed pathologist to order and perform genetic testing for a patient and receive the results. Signed by the Governor on May 22, 2019.