Compliance May 1, 2008
House Passes Genetic Testing Non-Discrimination Bill
May 1, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The House of
Representatives passed the Genetic Information
Nondiscrimination Act by a vote of 414-1 Thursday, according
to Business Insurance.
Reported by Rebecca Moore
The U.S. Senate unanimously approved the Act last week (See Genetics Test Info Discrimination Bill Passes U.S. Senate ).
The measure bars employers from using information from genetic testing to hire, fire, or promote workers, and also prohibits insurance companies from using genetic testing results for determining eligibility or setting premiums.
The bill now goes to President Bush who is expected to sign it, the news report said.