SENATE BILL 1614 |
SENATE AUTHOR: Ellis, Rodney |
EFFECTIVE: 06-20-03 |
HOUSE SPONSOR: Homer |
Senate Bill 1614 amends the law to provide that a person who discloses genetic information in violation of provisions establishing genetic information to be confidential and privileged is liable for a civil penalty up to $10,000. The bill authorizes the attorney general to bring an action in the name of the state to recover the penalty plus reasonable attorney's fees and court costs.