Introduced
by
To prohibit health care professionals and facilities from releasing the results or even the existence of a presymptomatic or predictive genetic test without the prior written permission of the patient or his or her legal representative. This would apply to disclosing genetic information related to particular diseases to insurance companies, for example.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
