HB5034Introduced in the House of Delegates
Relating to biometric privacy
Introduced by Laura Kimble, District 71
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Genomic Information Privacy Act of 2026, requiring biometric privacy; requiring an entity to provide consumer information regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of genetic data; providing for limitations and exclusions; providing for genomic information storage requirements; prohibiting the use, sale or transfer of genomic information to foreign adversaries; providing for enforcement authority; providing a private right of action and providing definitions.
Where it stands
To House Health and Human Resources
February 2, 2026
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary
Introduced in House
To House Health and Human Resources
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