An act relating to protecting the privacy of individuals seeking reproductive health care services
This bill prohibits using geofencing technology within 1,850 feet of reproductive health care facilities to track or target patients, and bans law enforcement from obtaining "reverse keyword warrants" that identify people searching online for reproductive health services. It directly affects individuals seeking reproductive care (by protecting their location and search privacy), health care facilities (by restricting surveillance near their locations), and law enforcement (by banning specific surveillance methods). Key provisions include banning location-based tracking via apps or devices, preventing targeted messaging to patients near clinics, and prohibiting government entities from seeking warrants based on online search terms related to reproductive health. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, with violations punishable by up to $500 per offense.
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introduced
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Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2025
Last action Feb 5, 2025
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Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
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Becca White
DDemocratic
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Martine Gulick
DDemocratic
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Ruth Hardy
DDemocratic
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Tanya Vyhovsky
DDemocratic/Progressive
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