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DE SB151
Bill
Status
7/27/2015
Primary Sponsor
Bethany Hall-Long
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AI Summary
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Amends Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Delaware Code governing genetic information disclosure and informed consent requirements.
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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).
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Updates disclosure conditions to reference the revised informed consent provision under §1201(4)c rather than the previous §1201(4)d.
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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