· NY legislature · 2025-2026

Relates to the protection of consumer genetic data in financial distress

Enacts the "genetic privacy and protection act" to require the mandatory deletion of genetic data upon financial distress or bankruptcy; prohibits the sale, transfer, or continued use of genetic data without explicit and renewed consent from the original consumer; provides for attorney general enforcement.

Sponsor

Jake Blumencranz (R-NY)

Introduced

2025-04-01

Policy area

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

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