Indiana Statutes

§ 27-8-26-2 — "Genetic screening or testing" defined

Indiana·Title 27 INSURANCE·Art. 8 LIFE, ACCIDENT, AND HEALTH·Ch. 26 Genetic Screening or Testing
(a)As used in this chapter, "genetic screening or testing" means a laboratory test:
(1)of an individual's genes or chromosomes for abnormalities, defects, or deficiencies, including changes in the number, structure, or integrity of an individual's chromosomes or carrier status, that:
(A)are linked to physical or mental disorders or impairments;
(B)indicate a susceptibility to illness, disease, or other disorders, whether physical or mental; or
(C)demonstrate genetic or chromosomal damage due to environmental factors; and
(2)that is a direct test for abnormalities, defects, or deficiencies in an individual's genes or chromosomes.
(b)The term does not include the detection of a genetic disorder through the manifestation of the genetic disorder.

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Legislative History

As added by P.L.150-1997, SEC.4.

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