SB2121 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
PRIVACY PROTECTION-LOCATION
Last Action
2/04/2026 - Senate: To AI and Social Media
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/07/2025 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mary Edly-Allen |
| 2/07/2025 | Senate | First Reading |
| 2/07/2025 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 3/12/2025 | Senate | Assigned to Executive |
| 3/18/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa |
| 3/19/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker |
| 3/19/2025 | Senate | To AI and Social Media |
| 3/21/2025 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025 |
| 4/11/2025 | Senate | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments |
| 1/27/2026 | Senate | Re-assigned to Executive |
| 2/04/2026 | Senate | To AI and Social Media |