Genome Statute and Legislation Database

This bill requires the Department of Community Health to develop a model written, informed consent form for genetic testing. Health care professionals must have test subjects complete the form prior to ordering genetic testing. Died.

Amends the state genetic privacy law. Changes in introduced version of bill only involve unsubstantial changes in wording of text. Died.

Requires employers of 50 people or more to post a notice that it is illegal under federal law to pay employees different wages for the same work based on certain criteria, including genetic information. Died.

Requires employers of 50 people or more to post a notice that it is illegal under federal law to pay employees different wages for the same work based on certain criteria, including genetic information. Died.

Requires employers of 50 or more individuals to post a notice that wage discrimination based on genetic information is prohibited under federal law. Died.

Requires employers of 50 or more individuals to post a notice that wage discrimination based on genetic information is prohibited under federal law. Died.

This bill excludes the health department's collection, use, storage and dissemination of genetic information and blood specimens for testing infants for heritable and congenital disorders from the law governing genetic information collected by a government entity. The bill also requires that parents are provided information about how specimens may be used and allows parents to opt out of public health studies or research. Measure failed.

This bill modifies the definition of genetic test under the Genetic Insurance Discrimination Act and adds a new section restricting the use of genetic information in individual and group life, disability income and long-term care insurance. For underwriting and ratemaking purposes, these insurers may not request or require a genetic test, use genetic test results other than those in the medical record or use genetic test results in the medical record without claims experience, substantial data or actuarial justification. Measure failed.

This bill requires any person who provides a specimen collection kit to a resident of Minnesota for the purpose of collecting genetic material to perform a genetic test to first provide the resident with the disclosure, as described in the legislation. The bill also requires a study to determine which companies and laboratories are providing direct-to-consumer genetic tests to Minnesota residents. Measure failed.

This bill excludes the health department's collection, use, storage and dissemination of genetic information and blood specimens for testing infants for heritable and congenital disorders from the law governing genetic information collected by a government entity. The bill also requires that parents are provided information about how specimens may be used and allows parents to opt out of public health studies or research. Measure failed.

This bill adds third generation pedigrees to health data protections that apply to the state health department. This bill also requires government entities to obtain written informed consent to collect genetic information and human biological specimens. Consent must include the purpose for collection, the length of retention, and any dissemination outside the organization that will occur. Measure failed.

This bill amends the definition of genetic information and creates a new section of the state genetic privacy law to separate the provisions that apply to government entities versus any person. The requirements imposed on government entities and any person with respect to written informed consent and appropriate use of genetic information are identical. Measure failed.

This bill creates personal property rights human biological specimens, defined as tissues, organs and body parts from which DNA may be isolated and requires written informed consent for the use of biological specimens in medical or genetic research. Consent forms must provide at least three options, including consent for a specific research project, consent for future research projects that are yet undefined, or consent for future research projects that are yet undefined, contingent on the research entity returning to seek specific written informed consent if the project is or could be considered controversial. The bill allows limited use of biological specimens for the calibration of laboratory equipment. Measure failed.

This bill adds supplemental Medicare policies to health insurance plans covered under the state genetic_discrimination Act. HF 1853, which was approved by the Governor, was substituted for this bill.

This bill requires any person who provides a specimen collection kit to a resident of Minnesota for the purpose of collecting genetic material to perform a genetic test to first provide the resident with the disclosure, as described in the legislation. The bill also requires a study to determine which companies and laboratories are providing direct-to-consumer genetic tests to Minnesota residents. Measure failed.

This bill requires any person who provides a specimen collection kit to a resident of Minnesota for the purpose of collecting genetic material to perform a genetic test to first provide the resident with the disclosure, as described in the legislation. The bill also requires a study to determine which companies and laboratories are providing direct-to-consumer genetic tests to Minnesota residents. Measure failed.

This bill amends the definition of genetic test in the statutes regarding government data practices. Measure failed.

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. Died.

The original version of this bill amended the newborn screening law pertaining to storage of blood samples. All language was subsequently deleted pertaining to the newborn screening program.

The bill provides options to parents regarding blood samples collected for the purpose of newborn screening, including the right to authorize in writing that the blood sample and test results may be used for public health studies or research. Died.

Establishes a genetic marker testing pilot program. The program is intended to refine the understanding of disease onset and progression, treatment response, and health outcomes through more precise measurement of genetic factors that contribute to health and disease. Died.

A managed care organization that contracts with the health commissioner cannot discriminate or use any policy that has the effect of discriminating against people on the basis of genetic information. Died.

Establishes the MinnesotaCare program. A managed care organization that contracts with the Commissioner as part of the program may not discriminate or use any policy that has the effect of discriminating against people on the basis of genetic information. Died.

Establishes a pharmacogenetics task force. Died.

Modifies existing law pertaining to the use of genetic information by government entities and enacts a new consumer protection law regarding the use of genetic information. Died.

Businesses must conduct risk assessments of processing activities that involve sensitive consumer data, including genetic data. Died.

Establishes a pharmacogenetics task force. Died.

Businesses must conduct risk assessments of processing activities that involve sensitive consumer data, including genetic data. Died.

Establishes requirements with regard to collection, sale of, and access to personal information by businesses. Personal information is defined to include genetic information. Died.

Establishes the parent's bill of rights. Requirements set forth in the bill include parental written consent before any record of a minor child's blood or DNA is made, shared or stored unless required by law or court order. Died.

The controller of a legal entity that conducts business in the state may not process sensitive data concerning a consumer without obtaining the consumer's consent, or, in the case of the processing of personal data concerning a known child, without obtaining consent from the child's parent or lawful guardian, in accordance with the children's online privacy protection act requirements. Sensitive data is defined to include genetic or biometric data for the purpose of uniquely identifying a person. The law does not apply to various types of information and entities such as protected health information under HIPAA and identifiable private information according to federal policy for the protection of human subjects. Died.

Establishes the parent's bill of rights. Requirements set forth in the bill include parental written consent before any record of a minor child's blood or DNA is made, shared or stored unless required by law or court order. Died.

Establishes the Minnesota Consumer Data privacy Act. Gives various rights to consumers regarding personal data. Personal data includes the processing of genetic or biometric data for the purpose of uniquely identifying a person. Places obligations on businesses regarding consumer data. Died.

This bill creates the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination in Health Insurance Act, which prohibits health benefits plans from denying, refusing or canceling health insurance benefits or coverage on the basis of genetic information or a request or receipt of genetic services. The bill also prohibits health benefit plan insurers from requesting or requiring a genetic test and from disclosing genetic information without prior written authorization. Penalties for violations are set forth. Measure failed.

This bill prohibits employers from using genetic testing for discriminatory purposes. Civil and criminal penalties for violations are set forth. Measure failed.

This bill creates the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination in Health Insurance Act, which prohibits health benefits plans from denying, refusing or canceling health insurance benefits or coverage on the basis of genetic information or a request or receipt of genetic services. The bill also prohibits health benefit plan insurers from requesting or requiring a genetic test and from disclosing genetic information without prior written authorization. Penalties for violations are set forth. Measure failed.

This bill creates the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination in Health Insurance Act, which prohibits health benefits plans from denying, refusing or canceling health insurance benefits or coverage on the basis of genetic information or a request or receipt of genetic services. The bill also prohibits health benefit plan insurers from requesting or requiring a genetic test and from disclosing genetic information without prior written authorization. Penalties for violations are set forth. Measure failed.

This bill creates the genetic nondiscrimination in health insurance act. No health benefit plan may cancel, deny or refuse to renew benefits or coverage based on genetic information. This bill also places restrictions on health benefit plan's ability to request or require disclosure of genetic information. Measure failed.

This bill prohibits group health benefit plans from imposing pre-existing condition exclusions based on genetic information in the absence of a diagnosis. Measure failed.

Genetic information may not be excluded as a preexisting condition in the absence of a diagnosis of the condition related to the genetic information. Measure failed.

In the group health market genetic information may not be excluded as a preexisting condition in the absence of a diagnosis of the condition related to the genet ic information. Measure failed.

Prohibits any employer or insurer from using the results of DNA testing against a patient or against the patient's consanguineous family members for any discriminatory purpose. Any employer who violates this section may, upon conviction, be fined up to Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) or imprisoned for not more than one (1) year, or both. Died.

Creates a small business health insurance pool. Genetic information may not be excluded as a preexisting condition in the small business health insurance pool in the absence of a diagnosis of the condition related to the genetic information. Died.

Creates a small business health insurance pool. WIth regard to the pool, genetic information may not be excluded as a preexisting condition in the absence of a diagnosis of the condition related to the genetic information. Died.

Makes it unlawful for any employer or insurer to use the results of DNA testing against a patient or against the patient's consanguineous family members for any discriminatory purpose. Any employer who violates this section shall, upon conviction, be fined up to $5,000.00 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both. Died in Committee on February 4, 2014.

Creates the small business health insurance pool. Health benefit plans covering small employers may not use genetic information to establish a pre-existing condition exclusion in the absence of a diagnosis of a condition related to the genetic information. 2/23/2016 (H) Died In Committee.

Creates the parental authority act. Parental rights include the he right to be notified in advance and to refuse or to consent in writing before any record of the minor child's blood or deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is created, stored or shared, with some exceptions. 2/23/2016 (H) Died In Committee.

Enacts the Parents Matter Act. Parental rights include the right to be notified in advance and to refuse or to consent in writing before any record of the minor child's blood or deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is created, stored or shared, with some exceptions. 2/23/2016 (S) Died In Committee.

Allows parents to opt out of certain activities conducted by the public school districts, including the collection of biometric information. Biometric information is defined to include DNA. 2/23/2016 (S) Died In Committee.

Creates the small business health insurance pool. Health benefit plans covering small employers may not exclude genetic information as a preexisting condition in the absence of a diagnosis of the condition related to the genetic information. 1/31/2017 Died in Committee.