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SB3278Introduced in the Senate

HOUSEHOLD PRIVACY-CONSENT

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Laura Ellman, District 21

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Protecting Household Privacy Act. Provides that "household electronic device" includes residential security and surveillance systems. In provisions regarding exceptions from the Act, provides that lawful consent shall be obtained in accordance with specified provisions. Provides that a private entity, including the manufacturer or distributor of a household electronic device, or third party which collects, processes, stores, uses, or shares data in partnership with the private entity, shall obtain lawful consent to share household electronic data pertaining only to a single crime investigation with a law enforcement agency through a written opt-in request to the owner of the household electronic device or person in actual or constructive possession of the household electronic device. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed to permit a law enforcement agency to disclose household electronic data for federal immigration purposes. Provides that any person or entity that collects, processes, stores, uses, or shares household electronic data shall take reasonable measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of any household electronic data. Effective immediately.

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. Laura Ellman

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Executive

  5. To AI and Social Media

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters

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

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

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

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

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

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

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