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Senate committee unanimously reports Louisiana Genomic Security Act amid national-security concerns
Summary
Lawmakers voted to report House Bill 125, the Louisiana Genomic Security Act of 2025, after testimony that it would align state policy with federal steps to block certain foreign-controlled genomic technologies and protect residents' genetic data.
Representative Horton presented House Bill 125 as legislation to safeguard Louisiana residents' genomic information from access or misuse by foreign adversaries, particularly technologies and services linked to entities identified by federal sanctions. The sponsor said the bill clarifies restrictions on the use of certain genetic sequencers and related software in Louisiana to protect privacy and national security.
Kelly Curry of State Armour, who testified in support, described international…
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