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HB 1307 Discrimination on basis of genetic testing prohibited.

Introduced by: Vivian E. Watts | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Discrimination on the basis of genetic information. Prohibits employers from (i) requiring a genetic test as a condition of employment and (ii) refusing to hire, failing to promote, discharging or otherwise adversely affecting any term or condition of employment, other than a long-term care, life or disability insurance policy, an employee or prospective employee solely on the basis of the results of a genetic characteristic or genetic test. Violators are subject to actual or punitive damages, including back pay with interest, or injunctive relief. Identical to SB 102.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Discrimination on the basis of genetic information. Prohibits employers from (i) requiring a genetic test as a condition of employment and (ii) refusing to hire, failing to promote, discharging or otherwise adversely affecting any term or condition of employment, other than a life and disability insurance policy, an employee or prospective employee solely on the basis of the results of a genetic characteristic or genetic test. Violators are subject to actual or punitive damages, including back pay with interest, or injunctive relief.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Discrimination on the basis of genetic information. Prohibits employers, employment agencies, labor organizations and licensing agencies from (i) requiring or using genetic testing as a condition of employment and (ii) refusing to hire, failing to promote, or discharging an employee or prospective employee solely on the basis of the results of a genetic test. A violation is a misdemeanor. The measure also prohibits life and disability insurers from unfairly discriminating against an individual with respect to the terms or premium rates for such policies solely on the basis of any genetic information.