58-1-25.Use of genetic tests in offer, sale, or renewal of insurance prohibited.
No health carrier, in determining eligibility for coverage, establishing premiums, limiting coverage, renewing coverage, or any other underwriting decision, may, in connection with the offer, sale, or renewal of health insurance:
(1)Require or request an individual or a blood relative of the individual to take a genetic test; or
(2)Take into consideration the fact that a genetic test was refused by an individual or a blood relative of the individual.
Source: SL 2001, ch 267, §2.
Effective January 1, 2022
58-1-25. Use of genetic tests in offer, sale, or renewal of insurance prohibited.
No health carrier, life insurer, or long-term care insurer, in determining eligibility for coverage, establishing premiums, limiting coverage, renewing coverage, or any other underwriting decision, may, in connection with the offer, sale, or renewal of insurance:
(1)Require or request an individual or a blood relative of the individual to take a genetic test; or
(2)Take into consideration the fact that a genetic test was refused by an individual or a blood relative of the individual.
Source: SL 2001, ch 267, §2; SL 2021, ch 209, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2022.