Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 192 § 192.581 — Allowed retention or disclosure of genetic information
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 192 ·
Oregon Code § 192.581·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Allowed retention or disclosure of genetic information.
(1) Notwithstanding ORS 192.537
(3), a health care provider may retain genetic information of an individual
without obtaining an authorization from the individual or a personal
representative of the individual if the retention is for treatment, payment or
health care operations by the provider.
(2)
Notwithstanding ORS 192.539 (1), a health care provider may disclose genetic
information of an individual without obtaining an authorization from the
individual or a personal representative of the individual if the provider
discloses the genetic information in accordance with ORS 192.558 (3).
(3) As used in
this section, retain genetic information has the meaning given that term in
ORS 192.531. [Formerly 192.529]
Note:
See note under 192.553.
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 192.581
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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