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

Indiana Statutes

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

Indiana § 27-8-26-2

Title 27INSURANCE

Art. 8LIFE, ACCIDENT, AND HEALTH

Ch. 26Genetic Screening or Testing

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Ind. Code § 27-8-26-2 (2026).

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(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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(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.