Arizona § 20-448.02 Genetic testing; informed consent; definitions

Arizona Statutes

§ 20-448.02 — Genetic testing; informed consent; definitions

Arizona § 20-448.02

Title 20Arizona Revised Statutes

Ch. 2TRANSACTION OF INSURANCE BUSINESS

Art. 6Unfair Practices and Frauds

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Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 20-448.02 (2026).

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A.Except as otherwise specifically authorized or required by this state or by federal law, a person shall not order or require the performance of a genetic test without first receiving the specific written informed consent of the subject of the test who has the capacity to consent or, if the person subject to the test lacks the capacity to consent, of a person authorized pursuant to law to consent for that person. Written consent shall be in a form prescribed by the director. Except as authorized in section 12-2802, the results of a genetic test performed are privileged and confidential and may not be released to any party without the express consent of the subject of the test or the person authorized pursuant to law to consent for that person.

B.For the purposes of this section:

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A. Except as otherwise specifically authorized or required by this state or by federal law, a person shall not order or require the performance of a genetic test without first receiving the specific written informed consent of the subject of the test who has the capacity to consent or, if the person subject to the test lacks the capacity to consent, of a person authorized pursuant to law to consent for that person. Written consent shall be in a form prescribed by the director. Except as authorized in section 12-2802, the results of a genetic test performed are privileged and confidential and may not be released to any party without the express consent of the subject of the test or the person authorized pursuant to law to consent for that person.

B. For the purposes of this section:

1. "Gene products" means gene fragments, nucleic acids or proteins derived from deoxyribonucleic acids that would be a reflection of or indicate DNA sequence information.

2. "Genetic test" means an analysis of an individual's DNA, gene products or chromosomes that indicates a propensity for or susceptibility to illness, disease, impairment or other disorders, whether physical or mental, or that demonstrates genetic or chromosomal damage due to environmental factors, or carrier status for a disease or disorder.