Bill Status of SB 2121   104th General Assembly

Short Description:  PRIVACY PROTECTION-LOCATION

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Mary Edly-Allen, Karina Villa and Mark L. Walker

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  4/11/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Privacy Protections for Location Information Derived from Electronic Devices Act. Makes it unlawful for a covered entity to collect or process an individual's location information except for a permissible purpose. Provides that before collecting or processing an individual's location information for one of those permissible purposes, a covered entity shall provide the individual with a copy of the location privacy policy and obtain consent from that individual Authorizes a civil action in which if the plaintiff prevails, the court may award (1) actual damages including damages for emotional distress, or $5,000 per violation, whichever is greater; (2) punitive damages; and (3) any other relief. Provides that in addition to any relief awarded, the court shall award reasonable attorney's fees and costs to any prevailing plaintiff. Defines terms. Makes other changes.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/7/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
  2/7/2025SenateFirst Reading
  2/7/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
  3/12/2025SenateAssigned to Executive
  3/18/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
  3/19/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
  3/19/2025SenateTo AI and Social Media
  3/21/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
  4/11/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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