WATCH LIST: Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007

• Genetic Information Discrimination

Full text:

•  H.R. 493 / S. 358

Summary:

The Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act ( H.R. 493; S. 358) would make it illegal for health insurers to deny coverage or charge a higher rate or premium to an otherwise healthy individual found to have a potential genetic condition or genetic predisposition towards a disease or disorder. GINA would also make it illegal for employers to use an genetic information when making hiring, firing, placement, or promotion decisions.

The measure passed in the House of Representatives on April 25, 2007 by a vote of 420-3.