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SB2121Introduced in the Senate

PRIVACY PROTECTION-LOCATION

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Mary Edly-Allen, District 31

What does this bill do?

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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 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 22, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Executive

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

  7. To AI and Social Media

  8. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025

  9. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  10. Re-assigned to Executive

  11. To AI and Social Media

  12. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  13. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  14. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  15. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  16. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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