Bill > HB2212

This bill, known as the "Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act," prohibits state and local government agencies, their employees, and contractors from purchasing or obtaining personal or sensitive data about individuals from data brokers (referred to as "controllers") if they would normally need a warrant to acquire that information. This aims to prevent circumvention of warrant requirements, which are a safeguard under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. A violation of this provision is classified as a Class B misdemeanor, a less serious criminal offense. However, the bill outlines several exceptions where obtaining such data without a warrant is permitted, including in emergencies to respond to calls for service, to prevent imminent danger to life or the public, with the individual's written consent, or when mandated by federal law or court order. The bill defines key terms like "controller," "personal information," and "sensitive data" by referencing existing state law, and clarifies what constitutes a "local governmental entity" and a "state agency." This legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.