Bill > AB45

This bill strengthens privacy protections for individuals seeking or receiving health care services in California, particularly at family planning centers. The legislation prohibits the collection, use, sale, or sharing of personal information of individuals physically located at or near family planning centers, with limited exceptions such as providing requested services. It also bans geofencing (creating virtual location boundaries) of health care facilities for purposes like tracking, collecting personal information, or sending targeted notifications or advertisements. Violations can result in civil penalties of up to $25,000 per incident, with these funds to be deposited into the California Reproductive Justice and Freedom Fund. The bill further restricts the release of research records related to health care services in response to subpoenas or law enforcement requests from other states that might interfere with reproductive rights. Additionally, the legislation establishes that civil penalties collected will be used to fund grants for comprehensive, medically accurate reproductive and sexual health education, with a focus on supporting communities that have historically experienced health inequities. The bill includes specific exemptions for certain entities like healthcare providers, law enforcement with valid warrants, and research institutions, and aims to protect individuals' privacy and reproductive health information.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Justice

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