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AI Summary
This bill aims to regulate consumer data privacy in Pennsylvania, but specific duties, penalties, definitions, and scope cannot be confirmed without the full bill text. This analysis is based on the official description.
Business Impact
If you operate in Pennsylvania and handle consumer data, you must comply with privacy duties by July 1, 2024, or face penalties.
What do these statuses mean? ▼
Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
Affected Industries
What This Means
Pennsylvania's HB78 seeks to regulate consumer data privacy. Specific duties, penalties, definitions, and scope cannot be confirmed without the full bill text. This analysis is based on the official description.
Key Provisions
- Proposes duties for data controllers and processors regarding consumer data privacy, though specifics cannot be confirmed without the full bill text. This analysis is based on the official description.
- Proposes penalties for non-compliance with data protection regulations, specifics cannot be confirmed without the full bill text. This analysis is based on the official description.
- Definitions of key terms related to data handling and privacy cannot be confirmed without the full bill text. This analysis is based on the official description.
- Scope of entities affected by the bill cannot be specified without access to the full bill text. This analysis is based on the official description.
Latest Legislative Action
Re-referred to Communications & Technology
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 108)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Arvind Venkat D | Primary |
| Ciresi | Primary |
| Ed Neilson D | Primary |
| Rothman | Primary |
| Snyder | Primary |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 6)
Committee vote (Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure): Reported as Committed ·
Feb 4, 2026
14 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Final Passage: PASSAGE ·
Oct 1, 2025
127 Yea
76 Nay
Passed ✓
Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-report Bill As Committed ·
Sep 30, 2025
36 Yea
0 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Implement data protection measures as outlined in the bill
Who: Data controllers and processors
Deadline: Upon enactment of the law
Penalty: Fines for non-compliance
Who: Data controllers and processors
Deadline: Upon enactment of the law
Penalty: Fines for non-compliance
Ensure transparency in data collection and usage practices
Who: Data controllers
Deadline: Ongoing
Penalty: Fines and potential legal action
Who: Data controllers
Deadline: Ongoing
Penalty: Fines and potential legal action
Full Legal Analysis
HB78 proposes regulations regarding consumer data privacy in Pennsylvania. While it suggests that data controllers and processors may have duties to protect consumer data, specific duties, penalties, definitions, and scope cannot be confirmed without access to the full bill text. This analysis is based on the official description.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
View HB78 on official legislature website →
Affected Industries
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