SB318 mandates privacy rules for direct-to-consumer genetic testing in Hawaii.

SB318 aims to ensure the privacy of genetic information obtained through direct-to-consumer genetic testing in Hawaii. It requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to establish privacy rules for such tests, excluding those covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. The rules will also address whether consumers' genetic data can be used for investigative genetic genealogy. This Act takes effect upon approval.

SB318 mandates privacy rules for direct-to-consumer genetic testing in Hawaii.

SB318 aims to ensure the privacy of genetic information obtained through direct-to-consumer genetic testing in Hawaii. It requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to establish privacy rules for such tests, excluding those covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. The rules will also address whether consumers' genetic data can be used for investigative genetic genealogy. This Act takes effect upon approval.