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IL SB2886

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

William Cunningham

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Origin

Senate

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Restricts employers from using biomarker testing information in employment decisions, with the same limitations currently applied to genetic testing information

  • Prevents disclosure of biomarker test results or the identity of tested individuals without consent, except to persons specifically authorized under the Act

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/3/2026
Assignments1/16/2026

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