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Genetic testing for life and disability insurance.

February 10, 2026

Summary

If enacted, this bill would prohibit life and disability insurers from requiring genetic tests or using genetic test results in underwriting, pricing, or policy decisions, protecting consumers from discrimination based on genetic information. It would amend multiple sections of the California Insurance Code to align with existing genetic non-discrimination laws, affecting insurers offering life and disability policies in California.

Source: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1798

Common questions

What does "Genetic testing for life and disability insurance." cover?
If enacted, this bill would prohibit life and disability insurers from requiring genetic tests or using genetic test results in underwriting, pricing, or…
When was it published?
It was published on February 10, 2026.

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