Number: R40116 Title: The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008: Selected Issues Authors: Amanda K. Sarata, Analyst in Health Policy and Genetics Abstract: On May 21, 2008, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) became law (P.L. 110-233). GINA prohibits discrimination on the basis of genetic information in employment and health insurance. This report addresses several issues that the new law, and its future implementation, may raise. Pages: 5 Date: December 5, 2008