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HB5179Introduced in the House

PRIVACY-NEURAL DATA-DEVICES

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Introduced by Anne Stava-Murray, District 81

What does this bill do?

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Creates the Protection of Neural Data Act. Requires any nonmedical person or organization using or facilitating neural devices to access individuals' neural data to publicly post all user agreements and privacy terms on their website and clearly disclose to individuals the health and safety risks associated with the device. Prohibits a covered entity from storing, retaining, or transferring an individual's neural data unless the individual consents. Requires that covered entities must delete all neural data in their possession and instruct all third party recipients to do the same within 30 days of an individual's retracting of consent. Authorizes the Attorney General and State's Attorneys to enforce the Act. Makes violation of this Act a Class 1 misdemeanor Creates a civil cause of action for violation and a presumption of at least $10,000 in damages for unauthorized transfer of neural data.

Where it stands

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

March 27, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: House Judiciary - Civil Committee · March 26, 2026

3

Yes

14

No

3

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Anne Stava

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee

  5. Motion Do Pass - Lost Judiciary - Civil Committee; 003-014-001

  6. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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