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ID H0598
Bill
Status
3/24/2022
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee
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AI Summary
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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.
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Genetic information from employees or contractors may only be used for analysis of DNA identification markers for quality control purposes to detect sample contamination.
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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".
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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