SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 5 -- The California State Assembly Democratic Caucus issued the following news release:
SACRAMENTO, CA - On Wednesday,the Safeguarding Genetic Information Act (AB 1798), authored by Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson, was signed into California law by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
This bill protects access to life and non-health disability insurance by banning the use of genetic testing for underwriting purposes and adds privacy protections around sensitive, personal information. It will take effect Jan. 1, 2027.
"If we agree that people should not pay more or be denied coverage because of who they are, then we should also agree they should not be penalized for what's written in their DNA,"said Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson. "...