Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 596: An Act providing for a requirement for commercial establishments to disclose the use and collection of biometric identifier information and providing for a private cause of action.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 596 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing for a requirement for commercial establishments to disclose the use and collection of biometric identifier information and providing for a private cause of action. Primary sponsor: Ed Neilson (Democratic). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): Referred to Commerce.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Neilson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 174 |
| Joe Ciresi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 146 |
| Elizabeth Fiedler | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 184 |
| Bob Freeman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 136 |
| José Giral | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 180 |
| Roni Green | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 190 |
| Jim Haddock | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 118 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Danielle Otten | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 155 |
| Chris Pielli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 156 |
| Chris Rabb | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 200 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Commerce