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| State | Citation/Title  (link to state's page) |
Topic | Summary | ||
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| Minnesota | 2013 State Bills:
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Use of Residual Newborn Screening Specimens, Privacy, Research |
This bill specifies that newborn screening activities are subject to state law on the collection, storage, use, and dissemination of genetic information. A new statute section also is created on the treatment of biological specimens and health data held by the health department and health boards. The new statute section allows the commissioner to collect, use, store, and disseminate biological specimens and health data to conduct research in a manner that is consistent with the federal common rule for the protection of human subjects in Code of Federal Regulations, title 45, part 46. Health and Human Services Policy Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Civil Law on February 25, 2013. |
Last Reviewed: December 27, 2012
