SB649Introduced in the Senate
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)
Introduced by Patrick Testin, District 24
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act to create 146.907 of the statutes; Relating to: 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)
Where it stands
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
March 23, 2026
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Bill history
Introduced
Read first time and referred to Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs
Fiscal estimate received
Fiscal estimate received
Representative O'Connor added as a cosponsor
Public hearing held
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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