Consumer genetic testing providers.
Summary
Provides that a person may not discriminate against an individual on the basis of the individual's solicitation and use of consumer genetic testing services or on the basis of the results of genetic testing performed by a provider of consumer genetic testing services (provider). Requires a provider to disclose specified information to an individual who submits biological material to the provider for genetic testing. Prohibits a provider that performs, or causes to be performed, genetic testing on an individual's biological material from: (1) taking specified actions with regard to: (A) the biological material; or (B) data resulting from genetic testing performed on the biological material; unless the provider has solicited and received the individual's consent to the action; or (2) providing data, other than deidentified data, resulting from genetic testing performed on the individual's biological material to: (A) an insurer; (B) a business that provides information or data to insurers for the purposes of underwriting or rating of risks; or (C) the individual's employer. Imposes requirements on a provider with respect to: (1) controlling access to an individual's biological material and data; (2) complying with the individual's revocation of consent with regard to the individual's biological material and data; and (3) marketing or advertising sent to the individual as a result of the individual's solicitation and use of the provider's genetic testing services or use of a website or other remote or virtual service associated with the provider's genetic testing services. Provides that a provider may not charge a fee for the provision of biological material or data resulting from genetic testing performed on biological material: (1) to a law enforcement agency on the basis of a search warrant; or (2) as required by a court order; that is more than the provider's actual cost of providing the material or data. Provides for enforcement of the bill's provisions by the attorney general.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 21, 2025
Signed May 6, 2025
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MODERATE
The bill was amended to add genetic discrimination protections and change its effective date from July 1, 2025 to upon passage. The bill now prohibits discrimination based on genetic testing results and adds Senate sponsors to the document.
Scope change
The bill now includes protections against genetic discrimination in addition to consumer genetic testing provider regulations, and applies to a broader range of Indiana Code sections.
TIMELINE
Effective date changed from July 1, 2025 to upon passage of the bill.
REQUIREMENT
Added provisions prohibiting discrimination against individuals based on their use of genetic testing services or test results.
SCOPE
Added new chapter (Chapter 14) to address genetic discrimination, while retaining the original consumer genetic testing provider regulations in Chapter 24.
TECHNICAL
Added Senate sponsors to the bill document and updated digest information.
Floor votes · Senate Apr 10, 2025 · House Feb 11, 2025
How they voted
42–1
Passed · 7 other
Total votes 50
Apr 10, 2025
D
Democratic10
90% Yea
R
Republican40
82% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
27
Key actions
9
Committee
2
Amendments
1
May 6, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
Apr 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by the President of the Senate
upper
Apr 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed by the President Pro Tempore
upper
Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed by the Speaker
lower
Apr 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
House reconsidered dissent and concurred with Senate amendments; Roll Call 529: yeas 92, nays 0
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Introduced
House dissented from Senate amendments
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 383: yeas 42, nays 1
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
upper
Feb 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 141: yeas 91, nays 0
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
lower
3 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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