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PA HB1822

Bill

Status

Introduced

8/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Briggs

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits data brokers from disclosing protected personal information (home addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, and vehicle identifiers) of judges, public officials, and their family members after receiving written notice requesting nondisclosure

  • Requires data brokers to remove protected information within 10 business days of receiving a nondisclosure request from a covered person or their authorized agent

  • Provides lifetime protection for principal persons (judges and public officials) and 10 years of protection for associated persons (family members and staff) after their connection ends

  • Establishes civil penalties of $1,000 per violation plus actual damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees; criminal penalties include third-degree misdemeanor for reckless violations and second-degree misdemeanor for intentional violations

  • Applies to active, formerly active, and retired judges and public officials in Pennsylvania, as well as federal officials and officials from other states who have a home address in Pennsylvania

Legislative Description

Providing for protection of personal data of certain public servants; imposing duties on data brokers regarding personal data; and providing for civil enforcement.

Last Action

Laid on the table

10/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary8/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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