"Genetic characteristic" means any inherited gene or chromosome, or alteration thereof, that is scientifically or medically believed to predispose an individual to a disease, disorder or syndrome, or to be associated with a statistically significant increased risk of development of a disease, disorder or syndrome.
"Genetic information" means the information about genes, gene products or inherited characteristics that may derive from an individual or family member.
"Genetic test" means a test for determining the presence or absence of an inherited genetic characteristic in an individual, including tests of nucleic acids such as DNA, RNA and mitochondrial DNA, chromosomes or proteins in order to identify a predisposing genetic characteristic.
If, in the issuance, withholding, extension or renewal of any policy of life insurance, including credit life insurance, an annuity, disability income insurance contract or credit accident insurance coverage, an insurer will use the results of a genetic test in compliance with this subsection, the insurer shall notify the individual who is the subject of the genetic test that such a test shall be required and shall obtain the individual's written informed consent for the test prior to the administration of the test, in accordance with the requirements of P.L. 1985, c.179 (C.17:23A-1 et seq.). The insurer shall also provide that the physician or other health care professional designated by the individual shall promptly receive a copy of the results of the test and, if required, an interpretation of the test results by a qualified professional, and that the individual shall state in writing whether the individual elects to be informed of the results of the test.
As used in this subsection, "living organ donor" means a person who has donated all or part of an organ and is not deceased.
N.J.S. § 17B:30-12