Missouri

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NHGRI database archive: 24 records

Status: 7 enacted or approved; 0 proposed or pending

Most common mapped topics: Privacy (11) · Health Insurance Nondiscrimination (7) · Employment Nondiscrimination (3)

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Missouri2021 State Bills Missouri 2021 HB 995NHGRI archive2021 legislative sessionPrimary sourceResearch, Use of Residual Newborn Screening SpecimensDiedAmends statute section pertaining to the release of residual newborn screening specimens for anonymous scientific study. Requires consent of parent or legal guardian be obtained for such release at the time of specimen collection. 2/23/2021 - House public hearing completed. Died.
Missouri2021 State Bills Missouri 2021 HJR 51NHGRI archive2021 legislative sessionPrimary sourceHealth Insurance NondiscriminationDiedProposes a Constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, to provide that prohibits health plans from limiting or excluding benefits relating to any condition based on the fact that the condition is a preexisting condition or charging a different premium rate or imposing different out-of-pocket costs for the same coverage based on the fact that a person covered under the plan has a preexisting condition. Genetic information should not be treated as a preexisting condition in the absence of a diagnosis of the condition related to such information. 4/13/2021 Reported Do Pass House Rules Committee. Died.
Missouri2021 State Bills Missouri 2021 SJR 26NHGRI archive2021 legislative sessionPrimary sourceHealth Insurance NondiscriminationDiedProposes a Constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, to provide that prohibits health plans from limiting or excluding benefits relating to any condition based on the fact that the condition is a preexisting condition or charging a different premium rate or imposing different out-of-pocket costs for the same coverage based on the fact that a person covered under the plan has a preexisting condition. Genetic information should not be treated as a preexisting condition in the absence of a diagnosis of the condition related to such information. 4/22/2021 Voted Do Pass Senate Insurance and Banking Committee. Died.
Missouri2020 State Bills Missouri 2020 HB 1616NHGRI archive2020 legislative sessionPrimary sourceHealth Insurance NondiscriminationDiedProhibits a health carrier offering group health_insurance_coverage in connection with a group health plan from adjusting premium or contribution amounts for the group covered under such plan on the basis of genetic information. Such health carriers may request, but shall not require, that a participant or beneficiary undergo a genetic test if certain conditions are met. Died.
Missouri2020 State Bills Missouri 2020 HB 2375NHGRI archive2020 legislative sessionPrimary sourcePrivacyDiedProhibits a person or entity from disclosing, obtaining, retaining, or using any biometric data about an individual, including DNA, with whom the person or entity is engaged in trade or commerce for any purpose other than that which the individual reasonably expects. Died.
Missouri2019 State Bills Missouri 2019 HB 783NHGRI archive2019 legislative sessionPrimary sourcePrivacyDiedProhibits school districts from collecting biometric information on students without the express written consent of parents or legal guardians. Biometric information is defined to include a DNA sequence. Died.
Missouri2018 State Bills Missouri 2018 HB 1761NHGRI archive2018 legislative sessionPrimary sourcePrivacyDiedProhibits school district from collecting biometric information on any student without express written consent of the student�s parent or legal guardian. Biometric information includes a DNA sequence. Died.
Missouri2017 State Bills Missouri 2017 HB 201NHGRI archive2017 legislative sessionPrimary sourcePrivacyDiedProhibits school districts from collecting biometric information on any student without the express written consent of the student�s parent or legal guardian. Biometric information is defined to include a DNA sequence and newborn screening information. Died.
Missouri2016 State Bills Missouri 2016 HB 1849NHGRI archive2016 legislative sessionPrimary sourcePrivacyDiedProhibits school districts from collecting biometric information, including DNA sequences, on students without the express written consent of parents or legal guardians. Died.
Missouri2016 State Bills Missouri 2016 SB 989NHGRI archive2016 legislative sessionPrimary sourcePrivacyDiedRequires state education agencies to obtain parental consent to collect biometric records from parents, K-12 students or through data sharing agreements with any other entity. Biometric records are defined to include DNA sequences. Died.
Missouri2015 State Bills Missouri 2015 HB 1240NHGRI archive2015 legislative sessionPrimary sourcePrivacyDiedProtects the privacy of student data, which encompasses biometric records. Biometric records is defined to include DNA. Died.
Missouri2015 State Bills Missouri 2015 SB 530NHGRI archive2015 legislative sessionPrimary sourcePrivacyDiedProtects the privacy of student data, which encompasses biometric records. Biometric records is defined to include DNA. Died.
Missouri2014 State Bills Missouri 2014 HB 1873NHGRI archive2014 legislative sessionPrimary sourcePrivacyDiedThis bill requires a state agency or education institution to obtain written consent from parents or eligible students before collecting any certain data points, including a biometric record (defined to include DNA). Died.
Missouri2014 State Bills Missouri 2014 SB 819NHGRI archive2014 legislative sessionPrimary sourcePrivacyDiedThis bill requires a state agency or education institution to obtain written consent from parents or eligible students before collecting any certain data points, including a biometric record (defined to include DNA). Died.
Missouri2007 State Bills Missouri 2007 HB 364NHGRI archive2007 legislative sessionPrimary sourceHealth Insurance NondiscriminationDiedThis bill, as substituted by the Senate, prohibits the treatment of genetic information as a preexisting condition in the absence of a diagnosis and prevents the establishment of rules for eligibility or continued eligibility on the basis of a health status-related factor, including genetic information, in health insurance. Measure failed.
Missouri2007 State Bills Missouri 2007 HB 586NHGRI archive2007 legislative sessionPrimary sourceEmployment NondiscriminationDiedThis bill authorizes designated administrators to take action if it is determined that a person has engaged, is engaging in, or has taken a substantial step toward engaging in an act of discrimination prohibited under the state genetic nondiscrimination laws that applies to employers. Measure failed.
Missouri2007 State Bills Missouri 2007 HB 818NHGRI archive2007 legislative sessionPrimary sourceHealth Insurance NondiscriminationEnactedThis bill prohibits individual, small group and large group health insurers from treating genetic information as a pre-existing condition in the absence of a diagnosis. The bill also prohibits health insurers from establishing rules for eligibility based on genetic information. Approved by the Governor June 1, 2007.
Missouri2007 State Bills Missouri 2007 HB 948NHGRI archive2007 legislative sessionPrimary sourceUse of Residual Newborn Screening SpecimensEnactedUnless otherwise directed under this section, a biological specimen may be released for purposes of anonymous scientific study. At the time of newborn screening specimen collection, the parent or legal guardian of the child from whom a biological specimen was obtained may direct the department to: (1) return the specimen after all tests have been performed; (2) destroy the specimen; or (3) store a specimen but do not release is for anonymous study. Signed by the Governor July 13, 2007
Missouri2007 State Bills Missouri 2007 SB 325NHGRI archive2007 legislative sessionPrimary sourceEmployment NondiscriminationDiedThis bill authorizes designated administrators to take action if it is determined that a person has engaged, is engaging in, or has taken a substantial step toward engaging in an act of discrimination prohibited under the state genetic nondiscrimination laws that applies to employers. Measure failed.
MissouriState StatuteMissouri: MRS 191.331NHGRI archiveDate not stated in source labelPrimary sourceUse of Residual Newborn Screening SpecimensStatuteA residual newborn screening specimen is retained for five years after initial submission to the department. After five years specimens are destroyed. Unless otherwise directed, a biological specimen may be released for anonymous scientific study. At the time of collection, the parent or legal guardian of the child from whom a biological specimen was obtained may direct the department to: (1) Return a biological specimen that remains after all screening tests have been performed; (2) Destroy a biological specimen in a scientifically acceptable manner after all screening tests required have been performed; or (3) Store a biological specimen but not release the biological specimen for anonymous scientific study. A biological specimen released for anonymous study may not contain information that may be used to determine the identity of the donor. The department has authority over the use, retention, and disposal of biological specimens and related information collected in connection with newborn screening tests. The use of such specimens and related information is for public health purposes and must comply with all applicable provisions of federal law. The department may charge a reasonable fee for the use of such specimens for public health research and preparing and supplying specimens for research proposals approved by the department.

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