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New York genetic testing insurance-protection proposal

New York A3229A would restrict insurers from using genetic testing or genetic predisposition in coverage and rate decisions.

New York · Active · Vote Jan 27, 2025

What it is

What changed
A3229A, the Dennis Crawley genetic protection act of New York, would prohibit specified insurers from conditioning rates, coverage, renewal, or other coverage terms on genetic testing or genetic predisposition.
Why it matters
For ALS and other inherited-risk families, fear that genetic testing could affect insurance can shape care planning, privacy decisions, and whether relatives pursue useful information.
Who it touches
Family caregivers, People receiving carepeople considering genetic testing, ALS families, family caregivers, insurance enrollees
What it does
Gives people a right or protection
Identifiers
A 3229 (session 2025)

Sources

Last reviewed Jul 4, 2026. This is information, not legal advice; check the source for the current text.