Use of genetic tests in offer, sale, or renewal of insurance prohibited

No health carrier, life insurer, or long-term care insurer, in determining eligibility for coverage, establishing premiums, limiting coverage, renewing coverage, or any other underwriting decision, may, in connection with the offer, sale, or renewal of insurance: (1) Require or request an individual or a blood relative of the individual to take a genetic test; or (2) Take into consideration the fact that a genetic test was refused by an individual or a blood relative of the individual. Source: SL 2001, ch 267 , § 2; SL 2021, ch 209 , § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2022.