Senate Bill No. introduced by D. Zolnikov seeks to amend the Genetic Information Privacy Act by broadening its coverage to include neurotechnology data, which pertains to information derived from devices that interact with an individual's nervous system. The bill introduces new legislative findings that highlight the significance of privacy rights amid technological advancements and the sensitive nature of neurotechnology data. Key changes include the deletion of "neural" data references and the insertion of "neurotechnology" data throughout the legislation, ensuring a more comprehensive understanding of the data's implications. The bill mandates that entities collecting neurotechnology data must provide clear privacy notices, obtain explicit consent for data collection and sharing, and implement robust security measures to safeguard consumer data.

Additionally, the bill outlines specific provisions regarding the handling and disclosure of genetic and neurotechnology data in Montana. It requires informed consent before the destruction of biological samples and stipulates that certified clinical laboratories must retain patient samples only as long as necessary for compliance with quality standards. The legislation prohibits the storage of genetic or neurotechnology data in countries sanctioned by the U.S. Office of Foreign Asset Control and mandates resident consent for any data transfer outside the U.S. Furthermore, it enhances privacy protections by preventing the disclosure of such data to health insurance providers, life insurance companies, or employers without express consent, and requires government entities to obtain a search warrant or investigative subpoena to access DNA search results from consumer databases. Overall, the bill aims to fortify the privacy and security of genetic information for Montana residents while ensuring adherence to state and federal regulations.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 30-23-101, 30-23-102, 30-23-103, 30-23-104, 30-23-105, 44-6-104
SB0163_1(1): 30-23-101, 30-23-102, 30-23-103, 30-23-104, 30-23-105, 44-6-104
SB0163_1(10): 30-23-101, 30-23-102, 30-23-103, 30-23-104, 30-23-105, 44-6-104
SB0163_1(2): 30-23-101, 30-23-102, 30-23-103, 30-23-104, 30-23-105, 44-6-104
SB0163_1(3): 30-23-101, 30-23-102, 30-23-103, 30-23-104, 30-23-105, 44-6-104
SB0163_1(4): 30-23-101, 30-23-102, 30-23-103, 30-23-104, 30-23-105, 44-6-104
SB0163_1(5): 30-23-101, 30-23-102, 30-23-103, 30-23-104, 30-23-105, 44-6-104
SB0163_1(6): 30-23-101, 30-23-102, 30-23-103, 30-23-104, 30-23-105, 44-6-104
SB0163_1(7): 30-23-101, 30-23-102, 30-23-103, 30-23-104, 30-23-105, 44-6-104
SB0163_1(8): 30-23-101, 30-23-102, 30-23-103, 30-23-104, 30-23-105, 44-6-104
SB0163_1(9): 30-23-101, 30-23-102, 30-23-103, 30-23-104, 30-23-105, 44-6-104
SB0163_1: 30-23-101, 30-23-102, 30-23-103, 30-23-104, 30-23-105, 44-6-104
SB0163_2(1): 30-23-101, 30-23-102, 30-23-103, 30-23-104, 30-23-105, 44-6-104
SB0163_2(2): 30-23-101, 30-23-102, 30-23-103, 30-23-104, 30-23-105, 44-6-104
SB0163_2(3): 30-23-101, 30-23-102, 30-23-103, 30-23-104, 30-23-105, 44-6-104
SB0163_2(4): 30-23-101, 30-23-102, 30-23-103, 30-23-104, 30-23-105, 44-6-104
SB0163_2(5): 30-23-101, 30-23-102, 30-23-103, 30-23-104, 30-23-105, 44-6-104
SB0163_2(6): 30-23-101, 30-23-102, 30-23-103, 30-23-104, 30-23-105, 44-6-104
SB0163_2(7): 30-23-101, 30-23-102, 30-23-103, 30-23-104, 30-23-105, 44-6-104
SB0163_2: 30-23-101, 30-23-102, 30-23-103, 30-23-104, 30-23-105, 44-6-104