Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1179: An Act providing for privacy, transparency and compensation regarding the disclosure of information collected by genetic material testing entities.

In committee Last action April 9, 2025: Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities

Plain-language summary

HB 1179 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on April 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing for privacy, transparency and compensation regarding the disclosure of information collected by genetic material testing entities. Primary sponsor: Emily Kinkead (Democratic). It lists 19 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2025): Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Emily Kinkead (Democratic). 19 co-sponsors.