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U.S. Federal Legislation: Genetic Discrimination
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August 2008



    
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A bill (H.R. 493 [2]) that would prohibit discrimination based on genetic information has been signed into law (P.L. 110-233) by the President. The law expands the prohibition against genetic discrimination by group health plans and health insurance providers.


 


A bill (H.R. 493 [3]) that would prohibit discrimination based on genetic information has been signed into law (P.L. 110-233) by the President. The law expands the prohibition against genetic discrimination by group health plans and health insurance providers.


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[2] http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=110_cong_bills&docid=f:h493enr.txt.pdf

[3] http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=110_cong_bills&docid=f:h493enr.txt.pdf