HB1530

Providing for duties of direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies and for prohibition on disclosure of genetic data of consumers; and imposing civil penalties.

Chamber Passed·12/16/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1530 regulates direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies, requiring them to protect consumer genetic data and prohibiting.

Pennsylvania HB1530, known as the Genetic Information Privacy Act, mandates that direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies provide clear information about their data collection, use, and disclosure practices. Companies must obtain express consent from consumers before collecting, using, or disclosing genetic data. The act prohibits companies from disclosing genetic data to third parties without written consent, except in specific circumstances.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 37–0 · Dec 16, 2025
Current
Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

203 Yea

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Calendar

Oct 29, 2025

10:00 AM

Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities (h) Hearing

Sep 30, 2025

10:00 AM

Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities (h) Hearing

History

Dec 22, 2025

Senate

Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure

Dec 16, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed

Dec 16, 2025

House

Third consideration and final passage (203-0)