This afternoon, May 1, 2008, the House of Representatives approved the Senate-passed version of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) (H.R. 493) by a vote of 414 to 1. The President is expected to sign the Act.
The American Society of Hematology, which advocated for the Act, noted in its release May 1, 2008:"GINA will prohibit health insurers from using individuals' genetic information to deny coverage or determine rates or premiums. In addition, the bill would bar employers from using individuals' genetic information when making hiring, firing, job placement, or promotion decisions."
For coverage of the Senate passed genetic antidiscrimination act, see:
Chicago Tribune April 25, 2008 article by Judith Graham, Tribune Reporter:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/lifestyle/health/chi-genetic-discrimination_25apr25,1,4203765.story
Also see Kaiser's: http://www.kaisernetwork.org/daily_reports/rep_index.cfm?DR_ID=51751
To read the text (110 pages): http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=110_cong_bills&docid=f:h493eas.txt.pdf
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