Bill · S. 1916· Senate(119-S-1916)
Don’t Sell My DNA Act
- Introduced
- 5/22/2025
- Last activity
- 5/22/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- John Cornyn
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Don't Sell My DNA Act. It amends title 11 of the United States Code to add protections for genetic information during bankruptcy proceedings. Under the bill, genetic information is included in the definition of personally identifiable information. The legislation stops the use, sale, or lease of genetic information in bankruptcy cases unless all affected persons give written consent after the case begins. It also requires actual prior written notice before any use, sale, or lease of genetic information, and mandates the deletion of genetic information that is not disposed of through a permitted sale, lease, or disposition.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+8
The bill significantly enhances data privacy by protecting sensitive genetic information from unauthorized sale during bankruptcy.
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+8
The bill strengthens individual privacy rights regarding highly sensitive genetic data.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+7
The bill provides consumer protection by preventing the unauthorized sale or lease of sensitive genetic data during bankruptcy.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a)(2)(A), amending section 363 of title 11, blocks the use, sale, or lease of a person's genetic information during a bankruptcy unless all affected persons give affirmative written consent after the case starts. This protects individuals from having their sensitive genetic data bought or sold without their direct permission.
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Section 2(a)(2)(B), adding subsection (q) to section 363 of title 11, requires that every person whose genetic information is subject to a use, sale, or lease must receive actual prior written notice. This keeps people informed about what is happening to their private genetic data.
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Section 2(a)(3), amending section 1107 of title 11, requires trustees or debtors in possession to delete any genetic information that belongs to the bankruptcy estate but is not sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of, using methods prescribed by the court. This ensures that leftover, un-transferred genetic data is properly destroyed rather than left exposed.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific provisions outlining negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+8
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+8
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+7
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+5
- 9/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/22/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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