MT SB163

Expands Montana's Genetic Information Privacy Act to include "neurotechnology data," defined as information captured from devices that record, interpret, or alter an individual's central or peripheral nervous system activity

Requires entities collecting genetic or neurotechnology data to obtain express consent from consumers, provide clear privacy notices, maintain comprehensive security programs, and give consumers rights to access, delete, and request destruction of their data

Prohibits disclosure of genetic or neurotechnology data to health insurers, life insurers, long-term care insurers, or employers without the consumer's express consent

Requires government agencies to obtain a search warrant or investigative subpoena to access genetic or neurotechnology data from consumer databases, and prohibits storage of Montana residents' data in countries sanctioned by the U.S. or designated as foreign adversaries

Adds exception for deidentified genetic data used in internal, medical, or scientific research, provided the data cannot be linked to identifiable individuals and contractual obligations prohibit reidentification attempts