HB4262Introduced in the House
ILLEGAL RECORDING-MINORS
Introduced by Curtis Tarver, District 25
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Reinserts the provisions of the bill with these changes. Creates the Protecting Children from Hidden Cameras Act. Creates a civil action for a child or the parent or legal guardian on behalf of a child if a person knowingly makes or transmits a video record of the child using a concealed or disguised recording device, or otherwise in a manner intended to avoid detection, without the consent of the child's parent or guardian in a restroom, tanning bed, tanning salon, locker room, changing room, hotel guest accommodations, or in a residence in which the child does not reside in an area in which a person would reasonably expect privacy. Exempts (1) a parent or legal guardian of the child who is the subject of the recording unless the parent's or legal guardian's action is prohibited by a law other than the Act; (2) a recording made by law enforcement in the lawful performance of official duties; and (3) a recording made in good faith in the reporting of unlawful conduct. Authorizes a prevailing plaintiff to recover economic and noneconomic damages, punitive damages, and reasonable attorney's fees and costs. Provides that if a State agency or unit of local government is required by law or ordinance to inspect certain locations, the inspection must also include an inspection for hidden cameras and establishes requirements for notification to law enforcement if a hidden camera is discovered. Provides that if a hidden camera is discovered outside of an inspection conducted by a State agency or unit of local government, the person or entity discovering the device must immediately notify the appropriate law enforcement agency and preserve any reasonably available evidence relating to the device until collected by law enforcement or otherwise directed by law enforcement. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills
August 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Third Reading · April 15, 2026
112
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
112 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 019-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Civil Committee; 020-000-000
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam M. Niemerg
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 17, 2026
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. John F. Curran
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills
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