Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 21, 2020Health
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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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 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.
What just happenedJul 21, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC](R-NC)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateJul 21, 2020
- Jul 21, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Jul 21, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate