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S3256Introduced in the Senate

Creates the public health data privacy and protection act to regulate the reporting of information relating to reportable disease data in the possession of the department of health.

EngrossedHouse Health & Human Services

Introduced by John Burke, District 9

What does this bill do?

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Official description

HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PUBLIC HEALTH DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION ACT - Creates the public health data privacy and protection act to regulate the reporting of information relating to reportable disease data in the possession of the department of health.

Where it stands

Referred to House Health & Human Services

June 5, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Passage · June 4, 2026

37

Yes

0

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)

  5. Committee recommends passage

  6. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026)

  7. Senate read and passed

  8. Referred to House Health & Human Services

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