Commercial Law – Consumer Protection – Genetic Information Privacy
Sponsor: Charles E. Sydnor, III (District 44)Committee: FinanceSubject: Commercial Law - Consumer ProtectionStatus: Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Regulating the use of genetic data by direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies, including by requiring a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company to provide consumers with certain information regarding the company's policies and procedures and obtain certain consents from consumers before collecting, using, or disclosing the consumer's genetic data.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | McDonough, Caitlinlobbyist | HJM | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Sydnor III, Charles E. | Senator Charles E. Sydnor III | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Fink, Nelda | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Sydnor, Senator Sydnorlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Stern, Isadoralobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Sirkel, Robin | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Engelhardt, Ritchie | Ancestry | Oral |
| FWA | Abrams, Hanna | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVMcDonough, CaitlinHJMRegistered for: AbbVie Inc.; Aligned Data Centers; American Academy of Anesthesiology Assistants, Inc.; Associated Builders & Contractors; Association of Independent Midwives of Maryland (AIMM); Baltimore Gas and Electric Company…