AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- GENETIC INFORMATION PRIVACY ACT

Summary

The law adds a new chapter to Rhode Island’s commercial code that governs direct‑to‑consumer genetic testing companies. It obligates these companies to obtain a consumer’s explicit, informed consent before collecting, using, storing, or sharing genetic data, and sets standards for how de‑identified data and service‑provider contracts are handled. The measure aims to protect residents’ sensitive genetic information from misuse and surveillance.

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