HB5179 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
PRIVACY-NEURAL DATA-DEVICES
Last Action
2/10/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Protection of Neural Data Act. Requires any nonmedical person or organization using or facilitating neural devices to access individuals' neural data to publicly post all user agreements and privacy terms on their website and clearly disclose to individuals the health and safety risks associated with the device. Prohibits a covered entity from storing, retaining, or transferring an individual's neural data unless the individual consents. Requires that covered entities must delete all neural data in their possession and instruct all third party recipients to do the same within 30 days of an individual's retracting of consent. Authorizes the Attorney General and State's Attorneys to enforce the Act. Makes violation of this Act a Class 1 misdemeanor Creates a civil cause of action for violation and a presumption of at least $10,000 in damages for unauthorized transfer of neural data.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/05/2026 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Anne Stava |
| 2/10/2026 | House | First Reading |
| 2/10/2026 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |