> There is a bill scheduled for public hearing in Washington state next week
> regarding the use of genetic information by insurance companies. This
> bill will prevent insurance companies from collecting genetic information
> in screening for life insurance in Washington state.
>
> If you live in Washington, I encourage you to
>
> 1) Read the bill
> http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Htm/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5452.htm
>
> 2) Contact your Senators
> http://www.leg.wa.gov/districtfinder/Default.aspx
>
> 3) If you have time, try to give your input at the hearing.
> Financial Institutions, Housing & Consumer Protection
> Wednesday February 2, 2005 at 3:30 pm
> Senate Hearing Rm 2
> J.A. Cherberg Building
> Olympia, WA
>
> -Barbara Davis
> As someone with a genetic condition, you bet I am going to contact MY
> senators!
>