Senate Bill 163 revises the Genetic Information Privacy Act to expand its scope to include neurotechnology data, thereby enhancing privacy protections for sensitive personal information. The bill introduces new definitions related to genetic data, such as "familial DNA search" and "lineage testing," and emphasizes the importance of privacy as a fundamental right in the context of technological advancements. It outlines the unique nature of neurotechnology data, which is derived from an individual's nervous system, and establishes requirements for clear privacy notices and consent for the collection, use, and disclosure of both genetic and neurotechnology data.

Additionally, the bill includes significant provisions that allow government entities to use legally obtained DNA or neurotechnology data search results in criminal investigations and judicial proceedings, provided they adhere to relevant rules of criminal procedure and evidence. It mandates comprehensive security measures for consumer data protection and grants consumers rights to access, delete, and revoke consent regarding their data. The legislation also specifies that any collection or dissemination of genetic or neurotechnology data by governmental agencies must comply with legal processes, such as obtaining a search warrant or investigative subpoena, thereby strengthening the privacy framework surrounding these sensitive data types in Montana.

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(8): 30-23-101, 30-23-102, 30-23-103, 30-23-104, 30-23-105, 44-6-104
SB0163_2(9): 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
SB0163_X(1): 30-23-101, 30-23-102, 30-23-103, 30-23-104, 30-23-105, 44-6-104
SB0163_X(2): 30-23-101, 30-23-102, 30-23-103, 30-23-104, 30-23-105, 44-6-104
SB0163_X(3): 30-23-101, 30-23-102, 30-23-103, 30-23-104, 30-23-105, 44-6-104
SB0163_X(4): 30-23-101, 30-23-102, 30-23-103, 30-23-104, 30-23-105, 44-6-104
SB0163_X(5): 30-23-101, 30-23-102, 30-23-103, 30-23-104, 30-23-105, 44-6-104
SB0163_X: 30-23-101, 30-23-102, 30-23-103, 30-23-104, 30-23-105, 44-6-104