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DE SB151

Bill

Status

Passed

7/27/2015

Primary Sponsor

Bethany Hall-Long

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Origin

Senate

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Delaware Code governing genetic information disclosure and informed consent requirements.

  • Modifies the definition of "informed consent" for disclosing genetic information to include notice that information will be available to individuals with access to Electronic Medical Records (EMR) or the Delaware Health Information Network (DHIN).

  • Updates disclosure conditions to reference the revised informed consent provision under §1201(4)c rather than the previous §1201(4)d.

  • Allows genetic information to be disclosed to EMR and DHIN users without requiring explicit listing of each individual recipient, provided proper notice of access is given.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Genetic Information.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/27/2015

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Development6/26/2015
Health & Social Services6/23/2015

Full Bill Text

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