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2021 State Bills Massachusetts 2021 S.161

Massachusetts

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

Summary

Amends statute to protect biometric information under the security breach law. Adds biometric indicator or any unique biological attribute or measurement that can be used to authenticate the identity of an individual, including genetic information, to the scope of information covered under the law. Carries over to 2022.

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Jurisdiction: Massachusetts
Status: Pending
NHGRI topic(s): Privacy
Record year or session: 2021
NHGRI database updated: February 8, 2024
Snapshot retrieved: September 1, 2026 at 2:32 AM UTC
Source row: 801
Stable source ID: nhgri-9c799400d82d09c50109
Permanent URL: https://whoownsyourdna.org/source-records/nhgri/nhgri-9c799400d82d09c50109/

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NHGRI Genome Statute and Legislation Database. 2021 State Bills Massachusetts 2021 S.161. Archived by Who Owns Your DNA? Retrieved September 1, 2026. https://whoownsyourdna.org/source-records/nhgri/nhgri-9c799400d82d09c50109/