GENETIC INFO PRIVACY-BIOMARKER
Summary
Amends the Genetic Information Privacy Act. Provides that the use of genetic testing, biomarker testing, or both (rather than only genetic testing), and the information derived from testing is confidential and privileged and may be released only to the individual tested and persons specifically authorized in writing by the individual tested to receive the information. Provides that an insurer may not seek information derived from genetic or biomarker testing (rather than only genetic testing) for use in connection with a policy of accident or health insurance (unless the individual voluntarily submits the results and the results are favorable to the individual), for nontherapeutic purposes, or for underwriting purposes. In provisions concerning the use of testing information by employers, provides that an employer may release genetic testing or biomarker testing information (rather than only genetic testing information) under specified circumstances. Limits an employer's use of genetic information, genetic testing, biomarkers, and biomarker testing (rather than only genetic information and genetic testing). In provisions concerning testing, provides that no person may disclose or be compelled to disclose the identity of any person upon whom a genetic test or biomarker test (rather than only genetic test) is performed or the results of a genetic test or biomarker test (rather than only genetic test) in a manner that permits identification of the subject of the test, except to the persons specified in the Act. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Defines "biomarker" and "biomarker testing". Makes other and conforming changes.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
Jul 2026
Introduced Apr 17, 2026
Signed Jul 24, 2026
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Engrossed
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Jul 24, 2026
MINOR
The bill transitioned from its 'Engrossed' version to the final 'Enrolled' version, which is the official text signed into law. The content of the bill remains substantively identical, with the only changes being the removal of draft headers and the addition of final pagination markers to prepare the document for official publication.
TECHNICAL
Updated the document title from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' and replaced draft page headers with final pagination numbers to finalize the bill for enactment.
Floor votes · Senate Apr 16, 2026 · House May 22, 2026
How they voted
56–0
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 58
Apr 16, 2026
D
Democratic39
94% Yea
R
Republican19
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
48
Key actions
6
Committee
6
Jul 24, 2026
Signed into law
Governor Approved
upper
May 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Both Houses
upper
May 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 101-000-000
lower
May 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 019-000-000
lower
Apr 27, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
lower
Apr 17, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
Apr 17, 2026
Introduced
Arrived in House
lower
Apr 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Do Pass Judiciary; 009-000-000
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary
upper
Jan 16, 2026
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
2 primary · 22 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bill Cunningham
DDemocratic
P
Maurice West
DDemocratic
Co
Camille Lilly
DDemocratic
Co
Emil Jones
DDemocratic
Co
Jen Gong-Gershowitz
DDemocratic
Co
Joyce Mason
DDemocratic
Co
Lakesia Collins
DDemocratic
Co
Laura Ellman
DDemocratic
Co
Laura Fine
DDemocratic
Co
Laura Murphy
DDemocratic
Co
LJ
Lilian Jiménez
DDemocratic
Co
Mark Walker
DDemocratic
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