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IL SB2886
Bill
Status
1/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
William Cunningham
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AI Summary
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Expands Illinois' Genetic Information Privacy Act to include "biomarker testing" alongside genetic testing, making both types of test results and derived information confidential and privileged
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Prohibits insurers from seeking or using biomarker testing information for accident and health insurance purposes, including for underwriting, unless voluntarily submitted by the individual with favorable results
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Restricts employers from using biomarker testing information in employment decisions, with the same limitations currently applied to genetic testing information
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Prevents disclosure of biomarker test results or the identity of tested individuals without consent, except to persons specifically authorized under the Act
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Limits home rule powers to ensure uniform statewide application of these biomarker privacy protections
Legislative Description
GENETIC INFO PRIVACY-BIOMARKER
Last Action
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
3/12/2026