Genetic discrimination
Protections against unequal treatment based on genetic information.
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Records about genetic discrimination
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| Jurisdiction | Law or policy | Topics | Status | Summary |
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| Illinois | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=10300HB4142lv&SessionID=1…NHGRI archiveDate not stated in source labelPrimary source | Genetic discrimination | Introduced | As Introduced: Amends the Genetic Information Privacy Act. Provides that an insurer may not seek information derived from genetic testing for use in connection with a policy of life insurance. Provides that an insurer may consider the results of genetic testing in connection with a policy of life insurance if the individual voluntarily submits the results and the results are favorable to the individual. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Provides that an insurer must comply with the provisions of the Genetic Information Privacy Act in connection with the amendment, delivery, issuance, or renewal of a life insurance policy; claims for or denial of coverage under a life insurance policy; or the determination of premiums or rates under a life insurance policy. |
| Nebraska | https://www.nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/Slip/LB308.pdfNHGRI archiveDate not stated in source labelPrimary source | Genetic discrimination | Approved | Adopt the Genetic Information Privacy Act. |
| Maryland | Maryland SB 212NHGRI archiveDate not stated in source labelPrimary source | Coverage and reimbursement, Genetic discrimination | Died | Prohibiting carriers that offer life insurance, long-term care insurance, and disability insurance policies or contracts from taking certain action regarding coverage based on whether an applicant or... |