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 Sort descending | Primary Link | Topic(s) | Bill Status | Summary |
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New Hampshire | 2019 State Bills New Hampshire 2019 HB 536 | Privacy | Died | Adds biometric information to the Consumer Protection Act. Died. |
New Hampshire | New Hampshire SB 240 | Genetic data storage/privacy/sharing (medicine) | Approved | Relative to conditions for genetic testing. |
New Hampshire | State StatuteNew Hampshire: NHS 132:10-a | Use of Residual Newborn Screening Specimens | Statute | Samples may not be used for other research or DNA testing purposes unless authorized by the parent or guardian. |
New Hampshire | 2021 State Bills New Hampshire 2021 HB 601 | Privacy | Died | When an individual consents to receive assistance from a health or social service agency in the state, the consent given to the initial health or social service agency to use the individual's personal information may not be transferred to or retained by any other health or social service agency, network, or entity. No health or social service agency in the state may require a individual's consent to share personal information with another health or social service agency in the state or another state as a prerequisite for such individual to receive services from such health or social service agency, including consent to share details regarding which health or social service agency the individual has received help from in the past and associated information related to that interaction. A health or social service agency must explicitly and in writing inform any individual seeking such assistance that lack of consent will not affect the individual's ability to receive health or social services from the agency and that the individual will not be otherwise penalized. Personal information is defined to include DNA. Hearing on 2/08/2021. Carries over to 2022. |
New Hampshire | State StatuteNew Hampshire: NHS 132:10-a V. | Privacy | Statute | No whole-genome DNA sequencing may be performed for the purpose of newborn screening unless the general court authorizes such sequencing by statute. |
New Hampshire | 2019 State Bills New Hampshire 2019 SB 262 | Research | Died | The informational content, including DNA/RNA and genetic sequences, contained in or on abandoned personal material is the property of the individual to whom it pertains regardless of its abandonment. No government or person may acquire, collect, retain or use of such informational content, with some exceptions such as for use by a law enforcement agency. Died on the table. |
New Hampshire | 2013 State Bills New Hampshire 2013 HB 312 | Privacy | Died | This bill restricts the collection of biometric data, including DNA or RNA, by state agencies, municipalities, and political subdivisions. Died. |
New Hampshire | State StatuteNew Hampshire: NHS 141-H:1, 141-H:2, and 141:H-6 | Privacy | Statute | No individual or his/her family member may be required to undergo genetic testing as a condition of doing business with another person. Genetic testing may not be performed on any individual or anywhere on any resident of the state based on bodily materials obtained within the state without prior written and informed consent with some exceptions. Additional provisions address disclosure of results. The statutes establish a right to civil action by aggrieved individuals. |
New Hampshire | 2019 State Bills New Hampshire 2019 SB 316 | Privacy | Died | Prohibits information or service providers from directly or indirectly transferring, disclosing or otherwise making available to any person or government any personal information, including genetic profiles and DNA/RNA, related to individuals without written consent. Died. |
New Hampshire | 2014 State Bills New Hampshire 2014 HB 1262 | Privacy | Died | This bill restricts the collection, storage, and sharing of student assessment data by the United States Department of Education and the New Hampshire department of education. Student assessment data includes biometric information, which is defined to include DNA. As of October 30, 2014, Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Legislation in 2014 (Vote 15-0). |
New Hampshire | State StatuteNew Hampshire: NHS 141-H:1, 141-H:3, and 141:H-6 | Employment Nondiscrimination | Statute | No employer, labor organization, employment agency, or licensing agency may (1) solicit, require or administer genetic testing, or (2) affect the terms, conditions, or privileges of, or terminate employment, membership, or licensure based on genetic testing. A person may not sell or provide to these entities any genetic testing relating to an existing or prospective employee, member or licensee unless for the purpose of workers compensation or biomonitoring of workplace toxins and with informed consent. The statutes establish a right to civil action by aggrieved individuals. |
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 | 2021 State Bills New Hampshire 2021 HB 597 | Privacy | Pending | Provides that an individual has an expectation of privacy in personal information, including content and usage, given or available to third-party providers of information and services, including cellular and land-line telephone, electric, water, and other utility services; Internet service providers; cable television providers; streaming services; social media providers; email service providers; banks and financial institutions; insurance companies; and credit card companies. Prohibits municipal, county, state, or federal department, agency, employee, elected official, or contractors from acquiring, collecting, retaining, or using personal information, directly or indirectly, related to customers of third-party providers of information and services located in New Hampshire except under certain circumstances. Personal information is defined to include genetic profiles and DNA/RNA data. Hearing on 3/05/2021. Carries over to 2022. |
New Hampshire | 2014 State Bills New Hampshire 2014 HB 1586 | Privacy | Died | This bill establishes procedures for protecting the privacy of student and teacher personally-identifiable data, including DNA. As of October 30, 2014, Interim Study Report: Recommended for Legislation in 2014 (Vote 15-0). |
New Hampshire | State StatuteNew Hampshire: NHS 141-H:1, 141-H:4, and 141:H-6 | Health Insurance Nondiscrimination | Statute | A health insurer in connection with providing health insurance may not (1) require or request an individual or family member to undergo genetic testing, whether a test was taken or the results of the testing, (2) condition the provision of health_insurance_coverage or health care benefits on whether an individual or family member has undergone genetic testing or the results of the testing, or (3) consider in the determination of rates or any other aspect of health_insurance_coverage or benefits whether an individual or family member has undergone genetic testing or the results of the testing. The statutes establish a right to civil action by aggrieved individuals. |
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 Hampshire | 2016 State Bills New Hampshire 2016 HB 1493 | Privacy | Died | Declares that an individual's genetic information and DNA sample are the property of the individual. Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/05/2016. |
New Hampshire | State StatuteNew Hampshire: NHS 141-H:1,141-H:5, and 141:H-6 | Other Lines of Insurance Nondiscrimination | Statute | A person in the business of providing life, disability income, or long-term care insurance who obtains information about genetic testing of an individual or a family member may not use that information in writing a type of insurance coverage other than life, disability income, or long-term care insurance. An aggrieved individual may bring a civil action. |
New Jersey | 2018 State Bills New Jersey 2018 SJR115 | Other Topics | Died | Establishes the New Jersey Pharmacogenomics Commission. Died. |
New Jersey | New Jersey SB 2987 | Coverage and reimbursement | Introduced | Requires health_insurance_coverage of prenatal genetic test during first trimester of pregnancy. |
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. |
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 | 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 | New Jersey AB 4206 | Coverage and reimbursement | Introduced | Requires health_insurance_coverage of prenatal genetic test during first trimester of pregnancy. |
New Jersey | 2020 State Bills New Jersey 2020 S269 | Privacy | Died | Requires certain businesses to notify data subjects of collection of personally identifiable information and establishes certain security standards. Personally identifiable information is defined to include biometric information such as DNA. Died. |
Last updated: February 8, 2024