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Wisconsin Bill Would Prohibit Mandatory Microchip Implants

Hurrah for Wisconsin!

Thanks to a post over on /. which pointed out this article.

An AP newswire article by Ryan J. Foley, via The Duluth News Tribune:

Former Gov. Tommy Thompson was one of the first high-profile supporters of tiny microchips implanted in people's arms that would allow doctors to access medical information.

Now the state he used to lead is poised to become the first to ban governments and private businesses from forcing such implants on employees, privacy advocates say.

A proposal moving through the state Legislature would prohibit anyone from requiring people to have the tiny chips embedded in them or doing so without their knowledge. Violators would face fines of up to $10,000.

The plan authored by Rep. Marlin Schneider, D-Wisconsin Rapids, won approval in the Assembly last month. The state Senate on Tuesday is scheduled to consider the measure, which would allow for the implants if the person gives consent.

Gov. Jim Doyle would sign the bill, a spokesman said.

posted by Fergie @ 4/25/2006 11:01:00 AM