S258
An Act protecting the privacy of social care information
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Bill overview
This bill, S.258, aims to protect the privacy of information related to social care services. It seeks to establish guidelines and safeguards for how this sensitive data is collected, used, and shared. The legislation focuses on ensuring individuals have control over their social care information and that it is handled responsibly. It was referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure and subsequently concurred by the House.
Key provisions
- Establishes privacy protections for social care information.
- Requires organizations providing social care services to implement safeguards.
- Focuses on the collection, use, and sharing of individual’s social care data.
- Likely includes provisions regarding data security and individual access rights.
Who is affected
- Individuals receiving social care services
- Social care providers
- Organizations that handle social care information
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Paul W. Mark
Cosponsors
Paul W. Mark
Pavel M. Payano
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Bill S.258 194th (Current)
An Act protecting the privacy of social care information
By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 258) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to protect the privacy of individuals’ social care information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Paul W. Mark
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.258
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 8/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in A-2 |
| 1/7/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a new draft, see S2821 |
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