Montana § 33-18-904 - Seeking Genetic Information For Nontherapeutic Purposes Prohibited
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 33-18-904 — Seeking Genetic Information For Nontherapeutic Purposes Prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33-18-904. Seeking Genetic Information For Nontherapeutic Purposes Prohibited
Seeking genetic information for nontherapeutic purposes prohibited. (1) An insurer, health service corporation, health maintenance organization, fraternal benefit society, or other issuer of an individual or group policy or certificate of insurance may not seek genetic information about an individual for a purpose that is: (a) unrelated to assessing or managing the individual's current health; (b) inappropriate in an asymptomatic individual; or (c) unrelated to research in which a subject is not personally identifiable. (2) This section does not apply to transactions of life, disability income, or long-term care insurance.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 33-18-904
What does Montana Code Annotated § 33-18-904 cover?
Section 33-18-904 ("Seeking Genetic Information For Nontherapeutic Purposes Prohibited") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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