2025–2026 Regular Session · House of Representatives bill

HB 1179

An Act providing for privacy, transparency and compensation regarding the disclosure of information collected by genetic material testing entities.

In committee Last action April 9, 2025: Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 20

Prime sponsor

Emily Kinkead

Cosponsors (19)

Benjamin Sanchez, Brian Munroe, Carol Hill-Evans, Chris Pielli, Christopher Rabb, Darisha K. Parker, G. Roni Green, Joe Ciresi, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Kristine Howard, Liz Hanbidge, Marylouise Isaacson, Maureen Madden, Melissa Cerrato, Melissa Shusterman, Nikki Rivera, Perry Warren, Robert Merski, Steve Samuelson

Status

In committee as of April 9, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.

Roll-call votes 0

No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.

Timeline 1

Date	Chamber	Action
April 9, 2025	House	Referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities

Data: Open States (API v3; public data, attribution appreciated), updated November 5, 2026. Official record: palegis.us. Bill pages link to the official text, not copied.