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S. 306 (109th)

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2005

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Introduced

7 February 2005

Last action

1 March 2005 · Floor

Status

Held at the desk.

Sponsors

Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN], Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Talent, Jim [R-MO], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA], Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO], Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA], Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. Dayton, Mark [D-MN], Sen. Corzine, Jon S. [D-NJ], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

5 December 2025

Healthcare

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Summary

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2005 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code to expand the prohibition against discrimination by group health plans and health insurance issuers in the group and individual markets on the basis of genetic information or services to prohibit: (1) enrollment and premium discrimination based on information about a request for or receipt of genetic services; and (2) requiring genetic testing. Sets forth penalties for violations. Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to prohibit issuers of Medicare supplemental policies from discriminating on the basis of genetic information. Extends medical privacy and confidentiality rules to the disclosure of genetic information. Makes it an unlawful employment practice for an employer, employment agency, labor organization, or training program to discriminate against an individual or deprive such individual of employment opportunities because of genetic information. Prohibits the collection and disclosure of genetic information, with certain exceptions. Establishes a Genetic Nondiscrimination Study Commission to review the developing science of genetics and advise Congress on the advisability of providing for a disparate impact cause of action under this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 7 February 2005

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 February 2005

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1056-1057)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 February 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 February 2005

    Reported

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 10 February 2005

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 3.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 10 February 2005

    Reported

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Enzi with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  7. 10 February 2005

    Reported

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Enzi with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  8. 16 February 2005

    Reported

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1459-1486; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S1459-1476)

    Source: Floor

  9. 17 February 2005

    Vote

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay. 98 - 0. Record Vote Number: 11. (consideration: CR S1595-1597)

    Source: Floor

  10. 17 February 2005

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay. 98 - 0. Record Vote Number: 11.(consideration: CR S1595-1597)

    Source: Floor

  11. 1 March 2005

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  12. 1 March 2005

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  13. 1 March 2005

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

Votes

17 February 2005 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill S. 306 · Bill Passed · Official source

Yes 98 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 2

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

Versions

Documents

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  • Engrossed in Senate (text)

    Engrossed in Senate · EN · 17 February 2005

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 17 February 2005

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

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