South Carolina S0731 prohibits selling genetic material without written consent and allows private rights of action.

South Carolina S0731 amends the state code to prohibit companies and individuals from selling an individual's genetic material without prior written consent. The consent must be obtained through an independent document that specifically addresses the sale or sharing of genetic information and allows for opting out of certain levels of sharing. The document must be separate and conspicuous. The bill also establishes that only the individual can own their genetic information.

South Carolina S0731 prohibits selling genetic material without written consent and allows private rights of action.

South Carolina S0731 amends the state code to prohibit companies and individuals from selling an individual's genetic material without prior written consent. The consent must be obtained through an independent document that specifically addresses the sale or sharing of genetic information and allows for opting out of certain levels of sharing. The document must be separate and conspicuous. The bill also establishes that only the individual can own their genetic information.