HOUSE BILL 183

47th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2005

INTRODUCED BY

Danice Picraux

AN ACT

RELATING TO HUMAN RIGHTS; PROVIDING FOR PROTECTION OF GENETIC PRIVACY AGAINST UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES; ENACTING SECTIONS OF THE NMSA 1978.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

     Section 1. A new section of the Human Rights Act, Section 28-1-2.1 NMSA 1978, is enacted to read:

     "28-1-2.1. [NEW MATERIAL] DEFINITIONS.--As used in the Human Rights Act:

          A. "DNA" means deoxyribonucleic acid, including mitochondrial DNA, complementary DNA and DNA derived from ribonucleic acid; and

          B. "genetic information" means information about the genetic makeup of a person or members of a person's family, including information resulting from genetic analysis, DNA composition, participation in genetic research or use of genetic services."

     Section 2. A new section of the Human Rights Act, Section 28-1-7.3 NMSA 1978, is enacted to read:

     "28-1-7.3. [NEW MATERIAL] UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICE.--It is unlawful discriminatory practice for an employer, labor organization, joint apprentice committee or employment agency to use genetic information in any employment-related decisions, including hiring, discharge, promotion, demotion, compensation and terms, conditions and privileges of employment."

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