Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) (2008)

1) Link to the Text of the Act
Read the statute (42 U.S.C. § 2000ff et seq.)

2) Why It Was Done
GINA was passed to prohibit discrimination in health coverage and employment based on genetic information, addressing concerns raised by advances in genetic testing and research.

3) Pre-existing Law or Constitutional Rights
Prior laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA, 1996) offered some protections but did not specifically cover genetic data. GINA filled this gap.