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This page collects the 16 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Genetics”. Coverage spans bills and news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Medicaid, Healthcare, and Science.

Active Bills

State BillMICHIGANSep 24, 2026Michigan Bill Prohibits Life Insurers From Using Genetic Information to Deny or Price CoverageMichigan House Bill 6337 prohibits universal life insurance providers from canceling coverage, requiring genetic testing, or accessing genetic data without written consent for policies issued or renewState BillMASSACHUSETTSApr 23, 2026Massachusetts House Bill 1368 Requires Medicaid Coverage for Rapid Whole Genome Sequencing for Critically Ill YouthState BillMARYLANDMar 9, 2026Maryland Senate Bill 678 Expands Judicial Authorization Criteria for Forensic Genetic Genealogical DNA AnalysisFederal BillFEDERALJan 15, 2026Genomic Answers for Children’s Health Act of 2026State BillMASSACHUSETTSOct 30, 2025Massachusetts authorizes familial DNA searching and partial matches for unsolved violent crimes under strict oversightState BillOKLAHOMAMay 30, 2025Oklahoma requires Medicaid to cover rapid whole genome sequencing for critically ill childrenFederal BillFEDERALDec 17, 2024Maintaining Investments in New Innovation Act (H.R. 5547)Federal BillFEDERALNov 20, 2004Congress recognizes human genome sequencing as a major scientific achievement and supports Human Genome Month and DNA Day

Recent Activity

  1. Mon, Sep 141 item
    1. Marlys Houck Recalls Genetic Sampling Following the Death of the Last Male Po‘ouli Bird in 2004Following the 2004 death of the last male po‘ouli bird in managed care, Marlys Houck received a call to collect genetic samples during a limited post-mortem window.San Diego County
  2. Wed, Sep 21 item
    1. Researchers identify multiple cheetah subspecies in Saudi Arabia via mummified remainsScientists discovered seven naturally mummified cheetahs in caves near Arar, Saudi Arabia, revealing that at least two distinct subspecies historically inhabited the region. This genetic evidence provHillsborough County
  3. Mon, Aug 241 item
    1. Salk Institute researchers publish comprehensive atlas of human cell typesResearchers at the Salk Institute have released a new atlas mapping how cells differentiate into various tissues throughout the human body. This project provides a detailed reference for understandingSan Diego County

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Key Actors

  1. 01Danielle W. Gregoireperson2 mentions
  2. 02Dr. Eric S. Landerperson1 mentions
  3. 03Marlys Houckperson1 mentions
  4. 04Perulocation1 mentions
  5. 05Mr. Nickelperson1 mentions
  6. 06Lamar Alexanderperson1 mentions
  7. 07Kristin E. Kassnerperson1 mentions
  8. 08Kenyalocation1 mentions
  9. 09San Diego Zoo Wildlife Allianceorganization1 mentions
  10. 10Comptroller General of the United Statesperson1 mentions

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  • Topic to billsMichigan Bill Prohibits Life Insurers From Using Genetic Information to Deny or Price Coverage, Massachusetts House Bill 1368 Requires Medicaid Coverage for Rapid Whole Genome Sequencing for Critically Ill Youth, Maryland Senate Bill 678 Expands Judicial Authorization Criteria for Forensic Genetic Genealogical DNA Analysis (+5 more)
  • Topic to peopleDanielle W. Gregoire, Dr. Eric S. Lander, Marlys Houck (+4 more)
  • Topic to orgsSan Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
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  1. Sep 24, 2026State BillMichigan Bill Prohibits Life Insurers From Using Genetic Information to Deny or Price Coverage
  2. Sep 14, 2026NewsMarlys Houck Recalls Genetic Sampling Following the Death of the Last Male Po‘ouli Bird in 2004
  3. Sep 2, 2026NewsResearchers identify multiple cheetah subspecies in Saudi Arabia via mummified remains
  4. Aug 24, 2026NewsSalk Institute researchers publish comprehensive atlas of human cell types
  5. Apr 23, 2026State BillMassachusetts House Bill 1368 Requires Medicaid Coverage for Rapid Whole Genome Sequencing for Critically Ill Youth
  6. Mar 9, 2026State BillMaryland Senate Bill 678 Expands Judicial Authorization Criteria for Forensic Genetic Genealogical DNA Analysis
  7. Jan 15, 2026Federal BillGenomic Answers for Children’s Health Act of 2026
  8. Oct 30, 2025State BillMassachusetts authorizes familial DNA searching and partial matches for unsolved violent crimes under strict oversight
  9. May 30, 2025State BillOklahoma requires Medicaid to cover rapid whole genome sequencing for critically ill children
  10. Dec 17, 2024Federal BillMaintaining Investments in New Innovation Act (H.R. 5547)

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