Executive Committee
Sharon F. Terry, Chair,
Genetic Alliance
Cynthia Pellegrini,
American Academy of Pediatrics
Derek Scholes,
American Heart Association
Joann Boughman,
American Society of Human Genetics
Timothy Leshan,
Brown University
Marla Gilson,
Hadassah
Barbara Harrison,
National Society of Genetic Counselors
Jeremy Gruber,
National Workrights Institute
Dan Lara,
PKD Foundation
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For States
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) provides a baseline for protection against genetic discrimination for all Americans. However, GINA does not preempt state anti-discrimination law that provides more extensive protections than GINA, either in health insurance or employment. To determine compliance with both state and federal law, states will need to compare GINA to the current state laws in place and be sure to comply with the highest level of protection provided by the legislation.
Last Updated: November 10, 2008
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Working to pass Genetic Nondiscrimination Legislation 
