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PA HB1624
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Benjamin Waxman
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AI Summary
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Covered entities must obtain voluntary, specific, informed consent before collecting or processing location information (data identifying an individual's position within 1,850 feet) from mobile devices in Pennsylvania
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Selling, renting, trading, or leasing location information is prohibited; entities may only collect data necessary for permissible purposes such as providing requested services, completing transactions, or complying with legal obligations
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Disclosure of location information to government agencies requires a valid warrant, with an exception for life-threatening emergencies that specifically excludes tracking individuals seeking reproductive healthcare services
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Consent expires after one year, when the purpose is fulfilled, or upon revocation; entities must then destroy the individual's location information
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Violations constitute unfair trade practices enforceable by the Attorney General; individuals may bring private lawsuits seeking actual damages (minimum $100 per violation), punitive damages, injunctive relief, and attorney fees
Legislative Description
Prohibiting certain covered entities and service providers from collecting and processing location information of individuals without consent; providing for enforcement by Attorney General; establishing a private right of action; and prescribing penalties.
Last Action
Referred to Communications & Technology
6/20/2025