The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA)

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Provides background on genetic information, legal implications regarding use of this information, and relevant laws. Discusses statutory provisions of P.L. 110-233, the Genetic Information Nondiscr...

Provides background on genetic information, legal implications regarding use of this information, and relevant laws. Discusses statutory provisions of P.L. 110-233, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information by health insurers and employers.

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