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Amends the Genetic Information Privacy Act. Provides that the use of genetic testing, biomarker testing, or both (rather than only genetic testing), and the information derived from testing is confidential and privileged and may be released only to the individual tested and persons specifically authorized in writing by the individual tested to receive the information. Provides that an insurer may not seek information derived from genetic or biomarker testing (rather than only genetic testing) for use in connection with a policy of accident or health insurance (unless the individual voluntarily submits the results and the results are favorable to the individual), for nontherapeutic purposes, or for underwriting purposes. In provisions concerning the use of testing information by employers, provides that an employer may release genetic testing or biomarker testing information (rather than only genetic testing information) under specified circumstances. Limits an employer's use of genetic information, genetic testing, biomarkers, and biomarker testing (rather than only genetic information and genetic testing). In provisions concerning testing, provides that no person may disclose or be compelled to disclose the identity of any person upon whom a genetic test or biomarker test (rather than only genetic test) is performed or the results of a genetic test or biomarker test (rather than only genetic test) in a manner that permits identification of the subject of the test, except to the persons specified in the Act. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Defines "biomarker" and "biomarker testing". Makes other and conforming changes.
Introduced
Jan 16, 2026
Last Action
Mar 12, 2026
Session
IL 104th
Sponsors
1 primary · 10 co
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 3, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Do Pass Judiciary; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 24, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
Assigned to Judiciary
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham
Referred to Assignments
First Reading
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Emil Jones, III
Michael E. Hastings
Laura M. Murphy
Mark L. Walker
Michael W. Halpin