Relates to the uniform employee and student online privacy protection act
This bill prohibits employers and educational institutions from requiring employees or students to disclose login information for their personal online accounts. It specifically bans demands for passwords, access to content, or in-person account access, except for limited exceptions like legal compliance or safety threats. The law allows access to publicly available information and permits targeted investigations into work-related misconduct or system security breaches. It directly affects all employees (including interns) and students at postsecondary institutions covered under the law's definitions.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
lower
Jan 9, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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