Genetics Legislation Database

Users can search legislation related to genetics. Topics include: birth defect registries, genetic counseling, genetic privacy, health care, health insurance, newborn screening, frozen embryos, laboratory standards, and testing standards. BackgroundThe Genetics Legislation Database is maintained by the National Conference of State Legislatures. This database allows users to track genetics-related legislation. Topics include, but are not limited to: birth defect registries, genetic counseling, genetic privacy, health care, health insurance, newborn screening, frozen embryos, laboratory standards, and testing standards. User FunctionalityUsers can search state genetics legislation by topic, keyword, year, bill number, bill type, or bill status (i.e., adopted, enacted, vetoed, pending). Users can view summaries of state legislation. This database also provides links to state-specific databases with legislative information. Data NotesLegislation information is available for the 2004 through 2008 legislative sessions and is available on a state level. The website does not indicate when the database is updated.