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US S1656

US S1656
My Body, My Data Act of 2023


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Introduced
05/17/2023
In Committee
05/17/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to protect the privacy of personal reproductive or sexual health information, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the "My Body, My Data Act of 2023", aims to protect the privacy of personal reproductive or sexual health information. Key provisions include: 1) Minimizing the collection, retention, use, and disclosure of such information by regulated entities, which include certain businesses, to only what is strictly necessary to provide a requested product or service. 2) Granting individuals the right to access, correct, and delete their personal reproductive or sexual health information held by regulated entities. 3) Requiring regulated entities to maintain clear privacy policies detailing their information practices. 4) Prohibiting retaliation against individuals who exercise their rights under the Act. The bill also grants enforcement authority to the Federal Trade Commission and allows individuals to bring civil actions for violations.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (17)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 05/17/2023)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Gender, Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
  • ‐ Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
Health
  • ‐ General Health

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1656/all-info 05/18/2023
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s1656/BILLS-118s1656is.pdf 06/10/2023
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