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A bill to ensure the protection of human genetic information collected as a result of diagnostic testing for COVID-19.

USA116th CongressS-4249| Senate 
| Updated: 7/21/2020
Thomas Tillis

Thomas Tillis

Republican Senator

North Carolina

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Jul 21, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 21, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • July 21, 2020
    Introduced in Senate
  • July 21, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

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  • S 116-4322: Safely Back to School and Back to Work Act
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A bill to ensure the protection of human genetic information collected as a result of diagnostic testing for COVID-19.

USA116th CongressS-4249| Senate 
| Updated: 7/21/2020
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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Timeline
Jul 21, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 21, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • July 21, 2020
    Introduced in Senate
  • July 21, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Thomas Tillis

Thomas Tillis

Republican Senator

North Carolina

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 116-4322: Safely Back to School and Back to Work Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityEmergency medical services and trauma careGeneticsHealth information and medical recordsInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical tests and diagnostic methodsRight of privacy