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S2203Introduced in the Senate

Requires a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company, as defined, to provide a consumer with certain information regarding the company’s policies and procedures regarding use of genetic data.

Passed

Introduced by Samuel Zurier, District 3

What does this bill do?

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Official description

COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- GENETIC INFORMATION PRIVACY ACT - Requires a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company, as defined, to provide a consumer with certain information regarding the company’s policies and procedures regarding use of genetic data.

Where it stands

Signed by Governor

June 19, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: Passage In Concurrence · June 8, 2026

69

Yes

0

No

6

Absent or Not Voting

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

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (04/28/2026)

  5. Committee recommends passage

  6. Placed on Senate Calendar (05/05/2026)

  7. Senate read and passed

  8. Referred to House Judiciary

  9. Scheduled for consideration (06/03/2026)

  10. Committee recommends passage in concurrence

  11. Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/08/2026)

  12. House passed in concurrence

  13. Transmitted to Governor

  14. Signed by Governor

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