Current through P.L. 171-2024
Section 27-8-26-2 - "Genetic screening or testing" defined(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.As added by P.L. 150-1997, SEC.4.