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ID H0598

Bill

Status

Passed

3/24/2022

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Idaho Code Section 39-8303 to add an exception allowing employers who conduct DNA analysis for law enforcement purposes or human remains identification to request or require genetic information from employees or contractors.

  • Genetic information from employees or contractors may only be used for analysis of DNA identification markers for quality control purposes to detect sample contamination.

  • Makes technical corrections to existing language regarding orders compelling disclosure of private genetic information, changing "may only be entered only" to "only" and "which" to "that".

  • Declares an emergency and makes the amendments effective July 1, 2022.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide a certain exception regarding DNA analysis for quality control.

GENETIC TESTING PRIVACY ACT

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 22, 2022 Session Law Chapter 141 Effective: 07/01/2022

3/24/2022

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare2/23/2022
Judiciary, Rules and Administration2/11/2022

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