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WI SB649
Bill
Status
11/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Testin
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AI Summary
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Medical and research facilities receiving state funds are prohibited from using genetic sequencers or genetic analysis software produced by foreign adversaries (China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela under Maduro)
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Human genome sequencing data of Wisconsin residents cannot be stored within foreign adversary borders, and must be made inaccessible to persons located in those countries
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Foreign adversary designation follows the U.S. Department of Commerce determination under 15 CFR 791.4
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Violations carry a $10,000 forfeiture per offense, with enforcement by the attorney general who may investigate allegations and bring collection actions
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Exemption applies to genome data collected as part of clinical trials or biomedical research conducted under federal regulations (28 CFR Part 202)
Legislative Description
Banning the use of genetic software from foreign adversaries in medical and research facilities, the storage of any human genome sequencing data within the borders of a foreign adversary, and providing a penalty. (FE)
Last Action
Public hearing held
1/27/2026