House advances Genetic Information Privacy Act to third reading
H.639 would establish the Genetic Information Privacy Act with opt‑in consent, limits on disclosures and transfers (including restrictions on storage in designated foreign adversary countries), consumer revocation rights, and enforcement via Vermont consumer‑protection laws; the Commerce Committee voted 10‑1‑0 and the House ordered third reading after floor discussion.
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The House heard the Commerce and Economic Development Committee’s report on H.639, described on the floor as the Genetic Information Privacy Act. Representative Olsen (member from Starksboro) told members that genetic data ‘‘represents some of the most personal and sensitive information that exists’’ and that the legislation seeks to provide among the strongest protections for Vermonters.
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