Code of Alabama
Ala. Code § 8-43-4 (2026)
Confidentiality of Consumers’ Genetic Information.
✓ official Alabama Legislature (ALISON) text, current July 2026
(a) A contract between the genetic testing company and a contractor shall prohibit the contractor from using, retaining, or disclosing any biological sample, extracted genetic material, genetic data, or information identifying the consumer for any purpose other than performing the service specified in the contract.
(b) A contractor shall be subject to the same confidentiality obligation as the company, consistent with each express consent given or withheld by a consumer with respect to using, retaining, or disclosing the consumer’s biological sample, extracted genetic material, genetic data, or information identifying the consumer.
(Act 2024-384, §4.)