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TX SB2429

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Hughes

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits medical facilities, research facilities, companies, and nonprofits conducting genome research in Texas from using genome sequencers or software produced by or on behalf of foreign adversaries, their state-owned enterprises, or entities domiciled in foreign adversary countries

  • Bans the sale or transfer of Texas residents' genomic sequencing data to foreign adversaries or their affiliated entities during bankruptcy proceedings or Chapter 11 reorganizations

  • Requires all genome sequencing data of Texas residents to be stored only within the United States, with encryption and cybersecurity best practices; remote access from outside the U.S. requires attorney general approval

  • Mandates annual compliance certification to the attorney general by December 31 each year, submitted by an attorney representing the covered entity

  • Establishes civil penalties of $10,000 per violation enforceable by the attorney general, plus a private cause of action allowing harmed individuals to recover actual damages or up to $5,000 per violation in statutory damages, plus attorney's fees

Legislative Description

Relating to genetic information security for residents of this state; providing a civil penalty; providing a private cause of action.

Health

Last Action

Removed from local & uncontested calendar

4/24/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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