Senate Bill 163 revises the Genetic Information Privacy Act to include neurotechnology data, thereby enhancing privacy protections for sensitive personal information. The bill introduces new legislative findings that underscore the importance of privacy as a fundamental right, particularly in the context of technological advancements that have increased the sensitivity of personal data collected. It defines neurotechnology and neurotechnology data, emphasizing the unique nature of information derived from an individual's nervous system. The legislation mandates clear privacy notices, express consent for data collection and sharing, and the establishment of security measures to protect this data.

Additionally, the bill amends existing provisions regarding exceptions for data collection, requiring separate informed consent for the collection of genetic or neurotechnology data by governmental agencies. It stipulates that comprehensive privacy policies must be provided, and express consent is necessary for various uses of this data, including marketing and research. A significant insertion allows government entities that legally obtain DNA or neurotechnology data search results to use these findings in criminal investigations, ensuring that such use adheres to relevant rules of criminal procedure and evidence. The bill also prohibits the storage of genetic or neurotechnology data of Montana residents in countries sanctioned by the U.S. and requires a search warrant for governmental access to this data, ultimately aiming to strengthen individual privacy rights.

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