It shall be unlawful for
any person, firm, corporation, or the state of Washington, its
political subdivisions, or municipal corporations to require,
directly or indirectly, that any employee or prospective employee
submit genetic information or submit to screening for genetic
information as a condition of employment or continued employment.
"Genetic information" for purposes of this chapter, is
information about inherited characteristics that can be derived
from a DNA-based or other laboratory test, family history, or
medical examination. "Genetic information" for purposes of this
chapter, does not include: (1) Routine physical measurements,
including chemical, blood, and urine analysis, unless conducted
purposefully to diagnose genetic or inherited characteristics;
and (2) results from tests for abuse of alcohol or drugs, or for
the presence of HIV.
[2004 c 12 § 1.]