Signed into LawFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: Robin Scheu (D)
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House message: Governor approved bill on June 15, 2026
May 29, 2026
Summary
The bill creates a state privacy law for direct‑to‑consumer genetic testing services. It forces these companies to give simple privacy notices, obtain separate written consent for each use of a consumer’s DNA, and let customers revoke that consent. It also sets security, storage, and disclosure limits to protect Vermonters’ genetic information.
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