2019 Wyoming Statutes
Title 35 - Public Health and Safety
Chapter 32 - Genetic Information Privacy
Section 35-32-101 - Definitions.
35-32-101. Definitions.
(a) As used in this chapter:
(i) "Authorized representative" means a person authorized by state or federal law to make health care decisions for an individual;
(ii) "DNA" means deoxyribonucleic acid;
(iii) "Genetic analysis" means a test of an individual's DNA, gene products or chromosomes to determine the presence or absence of genetic characteristics in an individual or family;
(iv) "Genetic characteristic" means a gene or chromosome, or alteration thereof, that is scientifically or medically believed to predispose an individual to a disease, disorder, trait or syndrome, or to identify an individual or a blood relative;
(v) "Genetic information" means information about the genetic characteristics of an individual or members of an individual's family that are the results of genetic analysis;
(vi) "Informed consent" means the signing of a consent form or forms in writing or by electronic signature as defined in W.S. 40-21-102(a)(viii) by an individual or an individual's authorized representative which includes a description of:
(A) Any genetic analysis to be performed and how the genetic analysis or resulting genetic information will be used;
(B) How any genetic information will be retained or disclosed;
(C) An individual's rights under W.S. 35-32-103.
