Bill Text: DE SB151 | 2015-2016 | 148th General Assembly | Draft
Bill Title: An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Genetic Information.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-1)
Status: (Passed) 2015-07-27 - Signed by Governor [SB151 Detail]
Download: Delaware-2015-SB151-Draft.html
SPONSOR: |
Sen. Hall-Long & Rep. Q. Johnson |
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Sens. Henry, Lopez, Poore |
DELAWARE STATE SENATE 148th GENERAL ASSEMBLY |
SENATE BILL NO. 151 |
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO GENETIC INFORMATION. |
Section 1.Amend Chapter 12, Title 16 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows:
§1201Definitions.
As used in this subchapter:
(4) "Informed consent"
c. For the purpose of disclosing genetic information, means the signing of a consent form which includes a description of the genetic information to be disclosed and to whom or a notice that the information will be available to individuals who have access to Electronic Medical Records (EMR) or to the Delaware Health Information Network (DHIN).
§1205 Conditions for disclosure to others of genetic information.
(a) Regardless of the manner of receipt or the source of genetic information, including information received from an individual, a person shall not disclose or be compelled, by subpoena or any other means, to disclose the identity of an individual upon whom a genetic test has been performed or to disclose genetic information about the individual in a manner that permits identification of the individual, unless:
(11) Disclosure is authorized in
accordance with §1201(4)d. §1201(4)c. of this title; or
SYNOPSIS
This bill addresses informed consent for disclosing genetic information by adding those individuals authorized to access EMR and DHIN. |
Author:Senator Hall-Long