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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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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2020-07-21
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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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