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2025 Sees Surge in Genetic Privacy Laws Across U.S.

6/14/2025

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In 2025, a wave of genetic privacy legislation swept across the U.S. Montana's SB 163 enhances protections by permitting deidentified data for research, while Texas's HB 130 shields residents' genetic information from foreign threats. Florida's SB 768 prohibits labs from utilizing foreign software, and the federal "Don't Sell My DNA Act" aims to regulate genetic data during bankruptcies, ensuring personal information remains safeguarded.

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Story summary

In 2025, a wave of genetic privacy legislation swept across the U.S. Montana's SB 163 enhances protections by permitting deidentified data for research, while Texas's HB 130 shields residents' genetic information from foreign threats. Florida's SB 768 prohibits labs from utilizing foreign software, and the federal "Don't Sell My DNA Act" aims to regulate genetic data during bankruptcies, ensuring personal information remains safeguarded.