MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2011 Regular Session
To: Judiciary A
By: Representative Evans (91st)
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF DNA TEST RESULTS FOR DISCRIMINATORY PURPOSES BY EMPLOYERS OR INSURER; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:
SECTION 1. It shall be unlawful for any employer or insurer to use the results of DNA testing against a patient or against the patient's consanguineous family members for any discriminatory purpose. Any employer who violates this section shall, upon conviction, be fined up to Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) or imprisoned for not more than one (1) year, or both.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2011.