S.D. Codified Laws § 58-1-25

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 58-1-25 - Use of genetic tests in offer, sale, or renewal of insurance prohibited

No health carrier, life insurer, or long-term care insurer, in determining eligibility for coverage, establishing premiums, limiting coverage, renewing coverage, or any other underwriting decision, may, in connection with the offer, sale, or renewal of insurance:

(1) Require or request an individual or a blood relative of the individual to take a genetic test; or

(2) Take into consideration the fact that a genetic test was refused by an individual or a blood relative of the individual.

SDCL 58-1-25

SL 2001, ch 267, §2; SL 2021, ch 209, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2022.

Amended by S.L. 2021, ch. 209,s. 2, eff. 1/1/2022.