Bill Text: MS HB299 | 2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Failed) 2012-03-06 - Died In Committee [HB299 Detail]

Download: Mississippi-2012-HB299-Introduced.html

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MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2012 Regular Session

To: Judiciary A

By: Representative Evans (91st)

House Bill 299

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, 2012.