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SB2886Introduced in the Senate

GENETIC INFO PRIVACY-BIOMARKER

Passed

Introduced by William Cunningham, District 18

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Genetic Information Privacy Act. Provides that the use of genetic testing, biomarker testing, or both (rather than only genetic testing), and the information derived from testing is confidential and privileged and may be released only to the individual tested and persons specifically authorized in writing by the individual tested to receive the information. Provides that an insurer may not seek information derived from genetic or biomarker testing (rather than only genetic testing) for use in connection with a policy of accident or health insurance (unless the individual voluntarily submits the results and the results are favorable to the individual), for nontherapeutic purposes, or for underwriting purposes. In provisions concerning the use of testing information by employers, provides that an employer may release genetic testing or biomarker testing information (rather than only genetic testing information) under specified circumstances. Limits an employer's use of genetic information, genetic testing, biomarkers, and biomarker testing (rather than only genetic information and genetic testing). In provisions concerning testing, provides that no person may disclose or be compelled to disclose the identity of any person upon whom a genetic test or biomarker test (rather than only genetic test) is performed or the results of a genetic test or biomarker test (rather than only genetic test) in a manner that permits identification of the subject of the test, except to the persons specified in the Act. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Defines "biomarker" and "biomarker testing". Makes other and conforming changes.

Where it stands

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0642

July 24, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

HouseStage: House Third Reading · May 22, 2026

101

Yes

0

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

101 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each representative voted

RepresentativeDistrictVote
Elizabeth Hernandez2Yes
Eva Dina Delgado3Yes
Lilian Jimenez4Yes
Sonya Harper6Yes
Emanuel Welch7Yes
LaShawn Ford8Yes
Yolanda Morris9Yes
Ann Williams11Yes
Kelly Cassidy14Yes
Michael Kelly15Yes

Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Judiciary

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III

  7. Do Pass Judiciary; 009-000-000

  8. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 24, 2026

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

  14. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

  15. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

  16. Second Reading

  17. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 3, 2026

  18. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

  19. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  20. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  21. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** April 15, 2026

  22. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

  23. Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000

  24. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III

  25. Arrived in House

  26. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II

  27. First Reading

  28. Referred to Rules Committee

  29. Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee

  30. Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 019-000-000

  31. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  32. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz

  33. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty

  34. Second Reading - Short Debate

  35. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  36. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

  37. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 101-000-000

  38. Passed Both Houses

  39. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

  40. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill

  41. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly

  42. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley

  43. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  44. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel

  45. Sent to the Governor

  46. Governor Approved

  47. Effective Date January 1, 2027

  48. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0642

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