AB589
AN ACT relating to privacy; prohibiting a state agency, a local government or a contractor or grantee of a state agency or local government from collecting or disclosing autism-related data under certain circumstances; requiring the Office of the Governor to biennially review compliance with those prohibitions; authorizing the establishment of advisory groups to evaluate and make recommendations concerning the implementation of those prohibitions; prohibiting the obtaining, retention, sale or transfer of certain genetic information or a DNA sample except in certain circumstances; prohibiting the disclosure of certain genetic information or related information except in certain circumstances; prohibiting certain genetic testing except in certain circumstances; creating a cause of action for certain unauthorized disclosures of genetic information and certain unauthorized genetic testing; providing penalties; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Close title AN ACT relating to privacy; prohibiting a state agency, a local government or a contractor or grantee of a state agency or local government from collecting or disclosing autism-related data under certain circumstances; requiring the Office of the Governor to biennially review compliance with those prohibitions; authorizing the establishment of advisory groups to evaluate and make recommendations concerning the implementation of those prohibitions; prohibiting the obtaining, retention, sale or transfer of certain genetic information or a DNA sample except in certain circumstances; prohibiting the disclosure of certain genetic information or related information except in certain circumstances; prohibiting certain genetic testing except in certain circumstances; creating a cause of action for certain unauthorized disclosures of genetic information and certain unauthorized genetic testing; providing penalties; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Introduction Date
Monday, May 19, 2025
Primary Sponsor
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Public exhibits
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Auditor findings
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AN ACT relating to privacy; prohibiting a state agency, a local government or a contractor or grantee of a state agency
Existing law establishes various programs to provide benefits and services to persons with autism spectrum disorders. (NRS 62B.700, 388.449, 391A.250-391A.270, 422.27497, 427A.871-427A.8803, chapter 435 of NRS) Sections 2-9 of this bill establish protections for the privacy of autism-related data maintained by state agencies, local governments and contractors and grantees thereof. Sections 3-5 define certain terms, and section 2 establishes the applicability of those definitions. Section 6 prohibits a state agency, local government or contractor or grantee thereof acting within the scope of the contract or grant from collecting autism-related data except for certain purposes relating to: (1) the provision of benefits or services to persons who have or are suspected of having autism spectrum disorders; and (2) compliance with, or ensuring compliance with, applicable law. Section 7 prohibits a state agency or local government from disclosing autism-related data to outside persons or entities except: (1) with the informed consent of the person to whom the autism-related data pertains or his or her legal guardian; (2) to comply with certain legal requirements; or (3) where necessary to provide services or supports to the person to whom the autism-related data pertains. Section 7 prohibits a contractor or grantee of a state agency or local government from disclosing autism-related data obtained from the state agency or local government or obtained within the scope of the contract
NELIS exhibits (2 on file)
Neutral (1)
- Adam Plain — Insurance Regulation Liaison, Division of Insurance, Department of Business and Industry (Statement)
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