HB3712Introduced in the House
PRIVACY PROTECTION-LOCATION
Introduced by Ann Williams, District 11
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
April 11, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Judiciary - Civil Committee · March 20, 2025
9
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
10 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
| Margaret Croke | 12 | Yes |
| Kevin Olickal | 16 | Yes |
| Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz | 17 | Yes |
| Curtis Tarver | 25 | Yes |
| Mary Canty | 54 | Yes |
| Tracy Katz Muhl | 57 | Yes |
| Dave Vella | 68 | Yes |
| David Friess | 115 | No |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Ann M. Williams
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 013-007-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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