(A) All genetic information obtained before or after the effective date of this chapter must be confidential and must not be disclosed to a third party in a manner that allows identification of the individual tested without first obtaining the written informed consent of that individual or a person legally authorized to consent on behalf of the individual, except that genetic information may be disclosed without consent:
(1) as necessary for the purpose of a criminal or death investigation, a criminal or judicial proceeding, an inquest, or a child fatality review, or for purposes of the State DNA Database established by Section 23-3-610;
(2) to determine the paternity of a person pursuant to Section 63-17-30;
(3) pursuant to an order of a court of competent jurisdiction specifically ordering disclosure of the genetic information;
(4) where genetic information concerning a deceased individual will assist in medical diagnosis of blood relatives of the decedent;
(5) to a law enforcement or other authorized agency for the purpose of identifying a person or a dead body; or
(6) as specifically authorized or required by a state or federal statute.
(B) A health insurance issuer may not require an individual to consent to the disclosure of genetic information to the issuer as a condition for obtaining health insurance coverage.
HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 217, Section 14, eff June 7, 2010.
Editor's Note
Prior laws:1998 Act No. 369, Section 1; 1976 Code Section 38-93-30.
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