Committee advances bill to protect genetic material and sensitive autism‑related data
AB 589 would restrict sale and unauthorized use of genetic material and certain personal data related to autism, with specified exceptions for subpoenas, medical treatment and criminal investigations; the committee passed the bill with several members reserving the right to change their floor votes.
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CARSON CITY — The Senate Committee on Government Affairs voted to pass Assembly Bill 589, a privacy bill that would establish protections for certain personal information and genetic material and limit disclosure or sale absent informed consent, while including statutory exceptions for medical treatment and law enforcement subpoenas.
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