Don’t Sell My DNA Act

Hozzl · 2025-06-16T13:08:15Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1916 Don’t Sell My DNA Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Finance and Financial Sector. Stay informed on legislative developments.

6/16/2025, 1:08 PM

Summary of Bill S 1916

The bill introduced in the 119th Congress is titled "A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, to account for the protection of genetic information in bankruptcy." The purpose of this bill is to address the protection of genetic information within bankruptcy proceedings by proposing amendments to title 11 of the United States Code. Additional specific directives or provisions are not provided in the context.

Congressional Summary of S 1916

Don’t Sell My DNA Act

This bill establishes protections for genetic information (e.g., information about an individual's genetic tests) in bankruptcy, particularly genetic information held by companies.

In bankruptcies, a trustee is appointed to arrange for the use, sale, or lease of property of the debtor’s estate. The bill provides that if the property of the estate includes genetic information, all affected persons—including those not involved in the bankruptcy—must consent in writing to the use, sale, or lease of the genetic information after the commencement of the bankruptcy case.

The trustee or debtor in a Chapter 11 (reorganization) bankruptcy must delete such genetic information if it is not disposed of in accordance with this bill.

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Current Status of Bill S 1916

Bill S 1916 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 22, 2025. Bill S 1916 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 22, 2025. Bill S 1916's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 22, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1916

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Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1916

A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, to account for the protection of genetic information in bankruptcy.

Comments

Gwendolyn Rose

1,046

1 year ago

I don't get why they're trying to mess with genetic info in bankruptcy. Seems like a bad idea to me. Who's gonna be impacted by this bill?

Kate Park

1,024

1 year ago

This bill is a joke! It's just another way for big government to control us. Who benefits from this crap anyway?

Ricky Adler

1,070

1 year ago

I don't really understand this bill, but it seems like it could have some impact on people's genetic information in bankruptcy. I'm not sure how I feel about that. How will this affect me in the short term?