Government. Data Collection & Dissemin. Practices Act; dissemin. of personal info. to federal gov't.

What it does: Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act; dissemination of personal information to federal government; civil penalties. Provides that any agency or political subdivision of the Commonwealth shall only disseminate personal information (i) to the extent necessary to comply with state or federal law, including the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; (ii) to the extent necessary to carry out the administration of a state or federal program pursuant to state or federal law; (iii) to comply with a subpoena, court order, or administrative proceeding; (iv)… (official summary)

Question before the chamber: Senate substitute agreed to by House

A yes vote agreed to the Senate's substitute for HB 1161, which limits when state agencies and localities may disseminate personal information to the federal government and sent it to the governor. (AI-written)

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