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MT: Genetic Information Privacy Act (SB 351, 2023)

June 7, 2023

Forensic Genetic Genealogy Legislation

Revised laws related to biometric privacy and created the Genetic Information Privacy Act, requiring an entity to provide consumers information regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of genetic data, providing for limitations and exclusions, and providing enforcement authority. 68th Legislature, 2023; provisions updated effective June 1, 2025. Signed by Gov. Gianforte June 7, 2023; effective October 1, 2023.

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State
Montana
Bill Number
SB 351
Legislation Status
Enacted

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