United States · Bill · S
S. 1600 (104th)
Genetic Fairness Act of 1996
Introduced
7 March 1996
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Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
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21 August 2025
Summary
Genetic Fairness Act of 1996 - Prohibits an insurer offering a health plan from: (1) discriminating against an individual or family member on the basis of genetic information or on the basis of an individual's or family member's request for or receipt of genetic services; or (2) requiring a genetic test or questions relating to genetic information. Requires insurers to disclose enrollee rights. Provides for enforcement by State insurance commissioners, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and private actions.
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 7 March 1996
Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 7 March 1996
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 7 March 1996
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-bill/1600
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/104/s/1600