H7639

Requires a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company, as defined, to provide a consumer with certain information regarding the company’s policies and procedures regarding use of genetic data.

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Rhode Island H7639 mandates direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies to inform consumers about their genetic data policies and obtain express.

Rhode Island H7639, known as the Genetic Information Privacy Act, requires direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies to provide consumers with detailed information about the company's policies and procedures for the collection, use, maintenance, and disclosure of genetic data. Companies must also obtain express consent from consumers for the collection, use, and disclosure of their genetic data. This includes separate consent for each specific use of genetic data.

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Roll Call Votes

68 Yea

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0 Nay

7 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 19

12:00 AM

Senate Commerce Consideration

Apr 9

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Consideration

History

Jun 19

House

Signed by Governor

Jun 16

House

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 9

Senate

Senate passed in concurrence