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Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act  Agencies Issue Requests for Public Comments The Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Internal Revenue Service have issued a request for public comments concerning

Kentucky does not have a genetic testing law.

On May 21, 2008, President Bush signed into law a landmark bill designed to protect personal genetic information from misuse by employers and insurance companies.

Genetic tests can help an employer determine whether applicants or employees are sensitive to certain chemicals or environmental conditions that may be present in the workplace.

Genetic testing can be used to determine whether applicants or employees are sensitive to certain chemical or environmental conditions found in the workplace and to identify which individuals are likely to develop medical conditions.

Alabama does not have a genetic testing law.

Criminal penalty.— A person commits the crime of unlawful DNA collection, analysis, retention, or disclosure if the person knowingly collects a DNA sample from

Informed consent for testing.— Except as otherwise specifically authorized or required by Arizona or by federal law, a person may not require the performance of

Note: Any provision of state law concerning personal medical information that is determined by the Office of HIPAA Implementation to be preempted by HIPAA shal

Genetic tests can help an employer determine whether applicants or employees are sensitive to certain chemicals or environmental conditions that may be present in the workplace.