S. 1916: Don’t Sell My DNA Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-05-22 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] |
| Policy area | Finance and Financial Sector |
| Cosponsors | 4 |
| Latest action | 2025-05-22 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-05-27 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-05-22):
Don’t Sell My DNA Act
This bill establishes protections for genetic information (e.g., information about an individual's genetic tests) in bankruptcy, particularly genetic information held by companies.
In bankruptcies, a trustee is appointed to arrange for the use, sale, or lease of property of the debtor’s estate. The bill provides that if the property of the estate includes genetic information, all affected persons—including those not involved in the bankruptcy—must consent in writing to the use, sale, or lease of the genetic information after the commencement of the bankruptcy case.
The trustee or debtor in a Chapter 11 (reorganization) bankruptcy must delete such genetic information if it is not disposed of in accordance with this bill.
Cosponsors (4)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Amy Klobuchar | D MN (original cosponsor) 2025-05-22 |
| Chuck Grassley | R IA (original cosponsor) 2025-05-22 |
| Christopher A. Coons | D DE 2025-06-09 |
| Cindy Hyde-Smith | R MS 2025-07-30 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1916 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1916?
S. 1916 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Don’t Sell My DNA Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1916 are available on congress.gov.
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