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Genetic information in insurance

ORS 746.135

Genetic · Health

Requires specific written authorization before asking an insurance applicant to take a genetic test, bars using genetic information in health coverage decisions, and bars using a blood relative's genetic information for any insurance decision.

Where
Oregon
Citation
ORS 746.135
Status
In force
Enforced by
Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services
People can sue
No
Penalties
Administrative enforcement under the Insurance Code; genetic information misuse may also be actionable under ORS 192.541.
Applies to
  • Insurers and others asking applicants for genetic tests or using genetic information in insurance

Practices it requires

  • Disclose and obtain specific authorization on the DCBS form before asking an applicant to take a genetic test.ORS 746.135(1)
  • Do not use genetic information to deny, limit, cancel, rate or otherwise affect hospital or medical expense policies, or use favorable genetic information to induce purchases.ORS 746.135(2)-(3)
  • Do not use a blood relative's genetic information to affect any insurance policy.ORS 746.135(4)

Sources

Checked against these sources on 2026-09-25 by research agent (Claude), primary sources.

Unverified: Effective date not fetched (1995 c.680).

Research reference, not legal advice.