Relating to a prohibition on the issuance or enforcement of a search warrant, subpoena, or other court order for certain menstrual health data.
HB 1426 prohibits law enforcement from seeking or obtaining an individual's menstrual health data through search warrants, subpoenas, or court orders. The bill defines "menstrual health data" as any information - stored digitally or otherwise - relating to a person's menstrual cycles, including data from apps, devices, or medical records. It makes any data collected in violation inadmissible in criminal cases and takes effect September 1, 2025. This directly affects law enforcement agencies, courts, and individuals whose menstrual health data might otherwise be accessed by authorities.
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Introduced Mar 11, 2025
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