SB49Introduced in the Senate
Safeguard the integrity, privacy, and security of genetic data and provide a civil penalty therefor.
Introduced by Judiciary
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Safeguard the integrity, privacy, and security of genetic data and provide a civil penalty therefor.
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 S.J. 549
March 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Concurred in amendments · March 9, 2026
34
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
35 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Rohl | 1 | Yes |
| Steve Kolbeck | 2 | Yes |
| Carl Perry | 3 | Yes |
| Stephanie Sauder | 4 | Yes |
| Glen Vilhauer | 5 | Yes |
| Ernie Otten | 6 | Yes |
| Tim Reed | 7 | Yes |
| Casey Crabtree | 8 | Yes |
| Joy Hohn | 9 | Yes |
| Liz Larson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 13
Scheduled for hearing
Scheduled for hearing
Judiciary Motion to amend, Passed S.J. 3 Amendment 49A
Judiciary Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0. S.J. 3
Certified uncontested, placed on consent S.J. 3
Senate Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 83
First Reading House H.J. 125
Referred to House Judiciary H.J. 137
Scheduled for hearing
Judiciary Motion to amend, Passed H.J. 31 Amendment 49B
Judiciary Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0. H.J. 31
Certified uncontested, placed on consent H.J. 31
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 65, NAYS 2. H.J. 509
Senate Concurred in amendments, Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 489
Signed by the President S.J. 512
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 553
Delivered to the Governor on March 11, 2026 S.J. 520
Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 S.J. 549
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