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Montana committee advances Genomic Security Act with registration requirement for foreign-linked sequencers
Summary
The House Energy committee voted to concur in an amended Montana Genomic Security Act that requires registration of genetic sequencers and restricts storage of Montanans' sequencing data outside the U.S.; the amendment clarifies registration and removes legislative intent language. The measure moves to the House floor.
The House Energy, Technology, and Federal Relations Committee on Wednesday advanced Senate Bill 410, the Montana Genomic Security Act, adopting a sponsor-requested amendment that replaces a section of the bill with registration requirements for genetic sequencers and sequencing technologies.
Mr. Burns, committee staff, told members the bill would prohibit medical and research facilities from using genetic sequencers or sequencing software produced by a foreign adversary, provide reimbursement to facilities that replace such equipment, bar storage of Montanans' genetic sequencing data outside the United States,…
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