Bill Text: MS HB172 | 2014 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: DNA testing; prohibit use of test results for discriminatory purposes.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Failed) 2014-02-04 - Died In Committee [HB172 Detail]

Download: Mississippi-2014-HB172-Introduced.html

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MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2014 Regular Session

To: Insurance; Judiciary B

By: Representative Evans (91st)

House Bill 172

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF DNA TEST RESULTS FOR DISCRIMINATORY PURPOSES BY EMPLOYERS OR INSURER; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

     BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

     SECTION 1.  It shall be unlawful for any employer or insurer to use the results of DNA testing against a patient or against the patient's consanguineous family members for any discriminatory purpose.  Any employer who violates this section shall, upon conviction, be fined up to Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) or imprisoned for not more than one (1) year, or both.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2014.