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HB685Introduced in the House of Delegates

Genetic sequencing; use of foreign genetic sequencing, etc.

IntroducedHouse Health and Human Services

Introduced by Eric Zehr, District 51

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Genetic sequencing; organ transplants; use of foreign genetic sequencing or genetic sequencer operational and research software; foreign storage of genetic sequencing data; health insurance coverage for certain foreign organ transplants; civil penalty. Prohibits medical care facilities from (i) using genetic sequencers or any operational and research software, as such terms are defined in the bill, produced in a country designated as a foreign adversary by the federal government and (ii) storing genetic sequencing data with a country designated as a foreign adversary by the federal government. The bill requires medical care facilities to certify their compliance with such provisions, under penalty of perjury, annually with the Commissioner of Health and subjects medical care facilities that violate such provisions to civil penalties. The bill also prohibits health insurance carriers from covering human organ transplants that occur in China or other designated foreign countries and subjects carriers that violate this provision to civil penalties.

Where it stands

Left in Health and Human Services

February 18, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (7-Y 3-N) · February 3, 2026

7

Yes

3

No

0

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Bill history

  1. Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102328D

  2. Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/13/2026 4:45 pm)

  3. Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services

  4. Assigned sub: Health

  5. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB685)

  6. Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (7-Y 3-N)

  7. Left in Health and Human Services

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