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A bill to ensure the protection of human genetic information collected as a result of diagnostic testing for COVID-19.
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This bill prohibits the use of genetic material collected as a result of a COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) test for any other purpose without the written, informed consent of the individual being tested. A person who violates this prohibition is subject to a civil monetary penalty of not more than $100 for each violation.
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2020 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Advocacy on health care issues related to genetics and genetic testing, including H.R.3235 - Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2019 and H.R.7059 - Coronavirus Provider Protection Act and S.4249 - A bill to ensure the protection of human genetic information collected as a result of diagnostic testing for COVID-19.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE