Senate bill bans discriminatory use of gene data by insurance

Wednesday, October 15, 2003

WASHINGTON -- Insurance companies would be barred from using people's genetic information or family histories to deny medical coverage or set premiums under a bill passed 95-0 by the Senate on Tuesday.

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