Tennessee SB0318 aims to combat forced organ harvesting and restrict the use of genetic sequencing data.

Tennessee SB0318, known as the Tennessee Genomic Security and End Organ Harvesting Act, seeks to combat forced organ harvesting and restrict the use of genetic sequencing data. The act prohibits health insurers from covering transplants performed in China or involving organs harvested through forced organ harvesting. It mandates that genetic sequencing data be stored within the United States and restricts the use of genetic sequencers and software from foreign adversaries. Violations can result in fines and statutory damages for affected individuals.

Tennessee SB0318 aims to combat forced organ harvesting and restrict the use of genetic sequencing data.

Tennessee SB0318, known as the Tennessee Genomic Security and End Organ Harvesting Act, seeks to combat forced organ harvesting and restrict the use of genetic sequencing data. The act prohibits health insurers from covering transplants performed in China or involving organs harvested through forced organ harvesting. It mandates that genetic sequencing data be stored within the United States and restricts the use of genetic sequencers and software from foreign adversaries. Violations can result in fines and statutory damages for affected individuals.