Genetic Discrimination (consumer genetic testing)
IN Genetic Testing Nondiscrimination
Genetic
Enacted alongside the consumer genetic testing chapter, this law bars discrimination against a person for using consumer genetic testing services or because of the results. It covers denying goods or services, charging different rates, or suggesting either will happen.
- Where
- Indiana
- Citation
- Ind. Code ch. 22-9-14 (IC 22-9-14-1 to 22-9-14-2)
- Status
- In force
- In force since
- 2025-05-06
- Enforced by
- Not specified in the chapter
- People can sue
- No
- Penalties
- The chapter states the prohibition but names no penalty or enforcement mechanism.
- Applies to
- Any person dealing with an individual who has used consumer genetic testing services (IC 22-9-14-2)
Practices it requires
- Do not deny goods or services, charge different rates, or threaten to do so because an individual used consumer genetic testing or because of the results.IC 22-9-14-2
Sources
- Official text
- Indiana Code 2026, Title 22, Chapter 9-14 (Indiana General Assembly)
- HEA 1521 (2025), P.L.233-2025: SECTION 1 effective upon passage
Checked against these sources on 2026-09-25 by research agent (Claude), primary sources.
Unverified: Whether a remedy exists through the Civil Rights Commission or another general statute was not researched; the chapter itself names none. Private right of action set to 'no' because none is stated.
Research reference, not legal advice.