Genome Statute and Legislation Database

Requires parental consent for newborn DNA storage. The bill states that no test, DNA, blood spot, or other genetic information may be retained with an infant's identifying information other than for the purpose of newborn screening without parental consent. Died.

The bill requires accident and health insurance policies to cover the cost of genetic testing for people with a family history of cancer when the attending physician determines the person has a significant risk of cancer. Died.

Requires policies that provide coverage for hospital, surgical or medical to cover screening for ovarian cancer, including genetic testing. Additional coverage is required if genetic testing is positive. Died.

This bill regulates the use of human subjects for medical research and experimentation, including subjects with mental disorders and children. Provisions include that no greater than minimal risk non-therapeutic human research may be conducted on a child without consent of a parent or guardian. Died.

Requires written notification to parents of infant's whose DNA or blood spots are retained. Died.

Establishes a genetics advisory council. Topics to be examined by the council include (1) creating an environment in which there is equitable access to the benefits of genetic tests to all citizens regardless of race, ethnicity or economic status; and (2) the use of any genetic test by insurers, employers or educational institutions, including the potential for compromising the individual liberties and civil rights of individuals or causing individuals to suffer unfair discrimination. Died.

Requires accident and health insurance policies to cover the cost of genetic testing of persons with a family history of cancer. Coverage must include testing and any subsequent treatment based on the results of the test for people with a significant risk of contracting cancer. Died.

Requires health insurance policies to cover comprehensive genetic screening for breast, ovarian, prostate, colon and lung cancers. Died.

Requires health insurance policies to cover comprehensive screening for ovarian cancer. Additional coverage for computed tomography, barium enema X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography, laparoscopy, colonoscopy and biopsy if a person is at increased risk for ovarian cancer due to specified factors, including positive genetic testing. Died.

Authorizes the department of health to establish a program for familial dysautonomia, Canavan's and Tay-Sachs disease screening and counseling. Participation in the program is voluntary, and all information is confidential. Died.

A Transportation Network Company (TNC) may not discriminate against passengers or potential passengers on the basis of a genetic predisposition. Died.

Regulates the use of human subjects for medical research and experimentation, including subjects with mental disorders and children. Died.

Prohibits clients and modeling agencies from subjecting a model to harassment based on various characteristics, including predisposing genetic characteristics, where such harassment has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's provision of modeling services by creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment. Died.

A Transportation Network Company (TNC) may not discriminate against passengers or potential passengers on the basis of a genetic predisposition. TNC drivers must comply with the anti-discrimination law. Died.

A Transportation Network Company (TNC) may not discriminate against passengers or potential passengers on the basis of a genetic predisposition. TNC drivers must comply with the anti-discrimination law. Died.

Prohibits discrimination based on the results of a genetic test or the provision of genetic information. Insurers may not require and applicant to undergo a genetic test or answer questions about genetic testing. Died.

Prohibits discrimination based on genetic information in multiple sections of the statutes, including those pertaining to employment, housing, credit, education and other areas. Died.

Prohibits the distribution of consumers' DNA profiles submitted to direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies. Requires companies to provide a copy of their privacy policy to any consumer that submits a DNA sample and provides for civil penalties for violations of these provisions. Died.

Enacts the Personal Information Protection Act. Establishes a personal information bill of rights requiring parties having custody of residents' personal identifying information to ensure the security of this information. Personal information includes DNA samples. Died.

Establishes a personal information bill of rights. Declares the right of all New Yorkers to have their personal information, including DNA, protected. Died.

Enacts the Personal Information Protection Act. Establishes a personal information bill of rights requiring parties having custody of residents' personal identifying information to ensure the security of this information. Personal information includes DNA samples. Died.

Creates a company climate report system to assess the workplace environment of companies doing business in New York. Requires companies to submit biennial climate reports based on an anonymous survey of employees to assess the workplace environment including, but not limited to, pay equity, sexual harassment and discrimination based on various factors, an individual's predisposing genetic characteristics. Died.

Prohibits discrimination or harassment based predisposing genetic characteristics of non-employees in the workplace. Died.

Requires biometric identifies and information to be treated in a manner similar to confidential and sensitive information such as a genetic marker or genetic testing information. Died.

Establishes an eleven member genetics advisory council. Died.