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        January 28, 1999




Mr. Speaker:

    The Health and Human Services Committee recommends H.B. 177, GENETIC TESTING PRIVACY ACT, by Representative N. Stephens, be replaced and reports a favorable recommendation on 1st Sub. H.B. 177, GENETIC TESTING PRIVACY ACT with the following amendments:

1.    Page 11, Line 307:    After "body" insert "or the cause of death"

2.    Page 11, Line 311:    Delete "5, Part 10" and insert "10"

3.    Page 13, Line 385:    Delete "unintentionally"

4.    Page 13, Line 387:    After "or" insert ":(i)" and delete "$5,000" and insert "$2,500" and delete ", whichever is greater" and insert:
        "if the violation is the result of negligence;
        (ii) $5,000 if the violation is the result of gross negligence;
        (iii) $15,000 if the violation is the result of an intentional and wilful act; or
        (iv) $30,000 if the violation is the result of a malicious act; and"

5.    Page 13, Lines 388-396:    Delete lines 388-396 and insert:
        "(b) reasonable attorneys fees up to $5,000.
        (3) A person is not liable for damages under Subsection (2) if the person:
        (a) corrected a violation under Subsection (2)(a)(i) or (ii) within three working days of having knowledge of the violation; and
        (b) no actual harm resulted from the violation."

6.     Page 14, Line 405:    Delete the colon

7.    Page 14, Line 406:    Delete line 406

8.    Page 14, Line 407:    Delete "(ii) $30,000" and insert "$15,000"

        Respectfully,



        Carl R. Saunders
        Committee Chair


Voting: 6-5-2
7 HB0177.HC1 BBushman/MDA RCL/ALH 5:05 PM

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