§ 15-8.1-611. Confidentiality of genetic testing.
(a) A report of genetic testing for parentage is exempt from public inspection and copying pursuant to chapter 2 of title 38 (“access to public records act”), and shall be kept confidential and released only as provided in this chapter.
(b) An individual shall not intentionally release a report of genetic testing or the genetic material of another individual for a purpose not relevant to a parentage proceeding without the written permission of the individual who furnished the genetic material. An individual who violates this section shall be imprisoned not more than one year, or fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or both.
History of Section.P.L. 2020, ch. 59, § 2; P.L. 2020, ch. 60, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 15-8.1 - Uniform Parentage Act
Section 15-8.1-602. - Requirements for genetic testing.
Section 15-8.1-603. - Authority to order or deny genetic testing.
Section 15-8.1-604. - Genetic testing results.
Section 15-8.1-605. - Report of genetic testing.
Section 15-8.1-606. - Admissibility of results of genetic testing.
Section 15-8.1-607. - Additional genetic testing.
Section 15-8.1-608. - Adjudication of parentage of child with alleged genetic parent.
Section 15-8.1-609. - Costs of genetic testing.
Section 15-8.1-610. - Deceased individual.
Section 15-8.1-611. - Confidentiality of genetic testing.
Section 15-8.1-612. - Precluding establishment of parentage by perpetrator of sexual assault.