Nev. Rev. Stat. § 200.NEW

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 200.NEW - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Unlawful conveyance of false information or information person reasonably should have known was false relating to assisted reproduction to patient]
1. A person shall not knowingly convey to a patient false information or information the person reasonably should have known was false relating to assisted reproduction, including, without limitation, false information or information the person reasonably should have known was false concerning:
(a) The identity, date of birth or address of the donor at the time of donation;
(b) The human reproductive material used or provided to the patient for assisted reproduction;
(c) The medical history of the donor or family of the donor, including, without limitation:
(1) Past and current illnesses of the donor; and
(2) Genetic information of the donor; and
(d) The social history of the donor.
2. A person who violates this section is guilty of a category C felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.
3. Upon conviction of a person for a violation of the provisions of this section, the Attorney General shall give notice of the conviction to each professional licensing board that has issued a license, certificate or registration to the person.
4. As used in this section:
(a) "Genetic information" means any information that is obtained from a genetic test.
(b) "Genetic test" means a test, including a laboratory test that uses deoxyribonucleic acid extracted from the cells of a person or a diagnostic test, to determine the presence of abnormalities or deficiencies, including carrier status, that:
(1) Are linked to physical or mental disorders or impairments; or
(2) Indicate a susceptibility to illness, disease, impairment or any other disorder, whether physical or mental.

NRS 200.NEW

Added by 2023, Ch. 227,§6, eff. 7/1/2023, app. to a cause of action that accrues on or after 7/1/2023.