Sensitive personal information.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Vetoed
8. Signed into Law

Summary

AB 1542 is a House bill that focuses on sensitive personal information. It would impact individuals whose data is deemed sensitive as well as any entities that collect, store, or use that data. The measure is intended to strengthen privacy protections, though the specific requirements are not detailed in the available summary.

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Vote

Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 44. Noes 19. Page 6852.). · Aug 30, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 3, 2026
• Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee Hearing
  Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection · Jun 22, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 6, 2026

History

1. May 28, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
2. May 27, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 42. Noes 19.)
3. May 18, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
4. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 11. Noes 4.) (May 14).
5. May 6, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
6. Apr 20, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 5.) (April 16). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7. Feb 2, 2026Referred to Com. on P. & C.P.
8. Jan 6, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee February 5.
9. Jan 5, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Chris Ward (D) · sponsor
• Ward

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