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Indiana Senate Passes Landmark Genetic Data Privacy Bill

4/12/2025

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In a significant step for privacy rights, Indiana's Senate has passed House Bill 1521, which safeguards genetic data with strong bipartisan backing. This landmark legislation ensures individuals must give informed consent for data collection, grants them access to their genetic information, and bans discrimination based on genetic data. The bill now awaits House approval of Senate amendments before heading to the Governor.

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In a significant step for privacy rights, Indiana's Senate has passed House Bill 1521, which safeguards genetic data with strong bipartisan backing. This landmark legislation ensures individuals must give informed consent for data collection, grants them access to their genetic information, and bans discrimination based on genetic data. The bill now awaits House approval of Senate amendments before heading to the Governor.