Genome Statute and Legislation Database
The Genome Statute and Legislation Database is comprised of state statutes and bills introduced during the 2002-2024 U.S. state legislative sessions.
State | Primary Link | Topic(s) | Bill Status | Summary |
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New Hampshire | 2020 State Bills New Hampshire 2020 HB 1417 | Privacy | Died | Prohibits private entities from requiring an individual to disclose or provide biometric data, including DNA, as a condition of doing business with, engaging in any business activity or relationship with, or obtaining services from that private entity, unless the good, service, or activity provided by the private entity cannot be provided without the collection of biometric information from an individual. A private entity may not collect, use, or retain the biometric information of an individual without the individual's consent and shall not condition access to its good, service, or activity on the provision of biometric data. Died. |
New Hampshire | 2020 State Bills New Hampshire 2020 HB 1680 | Privacy | Died | Grants consumers the right to request that a business disclose the type of personal information it collects, the purpose for which it is collected, and the categories of third parties with which it is shared. Authorizes consumers to opt out of the sale of their personal information. Personal information is defined to include biometric information such as an individual's DNA. 10/29/2020 Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 10-5). Died. |
New Jersey | 2007 State Bills New Jersey 2007 A4170 | Employment Nondiscrimination | Died | This bill prohibits employers from (1) seeking to obtain or use a genetic test or genetic information, (2) requiring a genetic test or genetic information, (3) accessing or requesting or requiring consent to access genetic information, (4) requesting or requiring a genetic test from an individual or family member, or (5) inquiring about whether an individual or family member has taken or refused to take a genetic test. Civil penalties are set forth for violations. Measure failed. |
New Jersey | 2013 State Bills New Jersey 2013 A 4306 | Privacy | Died | This bill sets forth requirements for government collection of biometric identifiers, including DNA. No governmental entity shall obtain a biometric identifier of an individual without authorization of the individual, with some exceptions such as law enforcement. Died. |
New Jersey | 2014 State Bills New Jersey 2014 A 191 | Privacy | Died | Prohibits governmental collection of biometric identifiers without consent, including DNA. Died. |
New Jersey | 2017 State Bills New Jersey 2017 A2073 | Privacy | Died | Makes confidential any part of a 9-1-1 audio recording or transcript that discloses a person's health status, medical conditions, health care services or treatments, medical history, genetic information, or current health insurance plan information by excluding it from the definition of a government record. Died. |
New Jersey | 2017 State Bills New Jersey 2017 A4945 | Health Insurance Nondiscrimination | Died | Establishes the Healthy New Jersey Program. Prohibits discrimination with respect to members and health care providers based on genetic information. Died. |
New Jersey | 2017 State Bills New Jersey 2017 S2909 | Employment Nondiscrimination | Died | A person may not refuse to refer a job seeker for employment or to discriminate against a job seeker in compensation or in terms, conditions or privileges of employment to which the job seeker is referred because of certain characteristics, including genetic information. Died. |
New Jersey | 2017 State Bills New Jersey 2017 S3606 | Privacy | Died | Makes confidential any part of a 9-1-1 audio recording or transcript that discloses a person's health status, medical conditions, health care services or treatments, medical history, genetic information, or current health insurance plan information by excluding it from the definition of a government record. Died. |
New Jersey | 2018 State Bills New Jersey 2018 A2145 | Other Topics | Died | Requires testing of infants for genetic mutations associated with the development of hereditary hemochromatosis. Died. |
New Jersey | 2018 State Bills New Jersey 2018 A4640 | Privacy | Died | This bill sets forth privacy protections for personally identifiable information collected by businesses. Personally identifiable information includes biometric data such as DNA. Died. |
New Jersey | 2018 State Bills New Jersey 2018 AJR181 | Other Topics | Died | Establishes New Jersey Pharmacogenomics Commission. Died. |
New Jersey | 2018 State Bills New Jersey 2018 S3153 | Privacy | Died | This bill sets forth privacy protections for personally identifiable information collected by businesses. Personally identifiable information includes biometric data such as DNA. Died. |
New Jersey | 2018 State Bills New Jersey 2018 SJR115 | Other Topics | Died | Establishes the New Jersey Pharmacogenomics Commission. Died. |
New Jersey | 2019 State Bills New Jersey 2019 A5510 | Privacy | Died | Expands the state law on discrimination by prohibiting any entity that operates a health program or activity from: 1. Excluding participation in, deny the benefits of, or otherwise discriminate under any health program or activity on the basis of an individual�s genetic information or 2. Aiding or perpetuating discrimination against any person by providing significant assistance to any entity or person that discriminates on the basis of genetic information. Died. |
New Jersey | 2019 State Bills New Jersey 2019 A5804 | Privacy | Died | Establishes personal property rights to DNA samples and genetic information resulting from DNA analysis. Requires consent for use of samples and information from person sampled or analyzed. Died. |
New Jersey | 2019 State Bills New Jersey 2019 S3813 | Health Insurance Nondiscrimination | Died | Expands the state law on discrimination by prohibiting any entity that operates a health program or activity from: 1. Excluding participation in, deny the benefits of, or otherwise discriminate under any health program or activity on the basis of an individual�s genetic information or 2. Aiding or perpetuating discrimination against any person by providing significant assistance to any entity or person that discriminates on the basis of genetic information. Died. |
New Jersey | 2020 State Bills New Jersey 2020 A1170 | Privacy | Died | Makes DNA samples and genetic information resulting from DNA analysis property of the person sampled or analyzed. Died. |
New Jersey | 2020 State Bills New Jersey 2020 A2216 | Other Topics | Died | Prohibits discrimination in health programs or activities based on certain factors, including genetic information. Died. |
New Jersey | 2020 State Bills New Jersey 2020 A4462 | Employment Nondiscrimination | Died | Declares that it is an unlawful employment practice for an employer based on certain factors to require an employee who is the parent or legal guardian of a school aged child to be physically present for work, when that work can be performed remotely, during the public health emergency and state of emergency declared by the Governor. Specified factors include genetic information or the refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test. Died. |
New Jersey | 2020 State Bills New Jersey 2020 A4697 | Health Insurance Coverage | Died | Requires a hospital service corporation that provides hospital or medical expense benefits to provide coverage for screening to determine whether genetic counseling related to the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genetic mutations is indicated; genetic counseling; and if indicated, BRCA testing. Died. |
New Jersey | 2020 State Bills New Jersey 2020 A4892 | Employment Nondiscrimination | Died | Creates the State Anti-Harassment and Workplace Discrimination Act. Declares that it is an unlawful employment practice and unlawful discrimination, for any person, whether an employee or applicant for employment, or intern or volunteer, in any State agency or Gubernatorial Transition Office, or person doing business with the State to discriminate against or harass an employee or applicant for employment, or intern or volunteer, based upon certain protected categories, genetic information. Died. |
New Jersey | 2020 State Bills New Jersey 2020 AJR 155 | Other Topics | Died | Establishes New Jersey Pharmacogenomics Commission. Died. |
New Jersey | 2020 State Bills New Jersey 2020 S1136 | Other Topics | Died | Prohibits discrimination in health programs or activities based on certain factors, including genetic information. Died. |
New Jersey | 2020 State Bills New Jersey 2020 S2069 | Privacy | Died | Exempts certain health information, including genetic information, contained in 9-1-1 calls from definition of government record. Died. |
Last updated: February 8, 2024