AB 45: Privacy: health data: location and research.
This bill would prohibit the collection, use, disclosure, sale, sharing, or retention of personal information of individuals located near family planning centers, with certain exceptions. It would also prevent geofencing or selling/sharing personal information with third parties to geofence entities providing in-person healthcare services for specified purposes. Violators would be subject to an injunction and liable for a civil penalty, which would be used to fund reproductive health education programs. The bill would also expand the crime of perjury and require the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs not mandated by the bill. Additionally, it would restrict the release of research records in a personally identifiable form in response to certain subpoenas or requests.
| Sep. 26, 2025 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 134, Statutes of 2025. |
| Sep. 26, 2025 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Sep. 24, 2025 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. |
| Sep. 13, 2025 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 61. Noes 12. Page 3469.). |
| Sep. 13, 2025 | Joint Rules 61(a)(14) and 51(a)(4) suspended. (Ayes 59. Noes 20. Page 3413.) |