Montana Code Annotated 2023

TITLE 33. INSURANCE AND INSURANCE COMPANIES

CHAPTER 18. UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES

Part 9. Restrictions on Use of Genetic Information

Requirement For Genetic Testing -- Limitations

33-18-902. Requirement for genetic testing -- limitations. (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 require an individual to obtain a genetic test unless the test is otherwise required by law for reasons including but not limited to the following:

(a) to establish parentage;

(b) to determine the presence of metabolic disorders in a newborn by testing conducted pursuant to newborn screening and protocols;

(c) in connection with a criminal investigation or prosecution; or

(d) for remains identification.

(2) This section does not apply to transactions of life, disability income, or long-term care insurance.

History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 334, L. 1999.