Reproductive Data Privacy and Protection Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (29 Mar 2024): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
H.R. 7841, the Reproductive Data Privacy and Protection Act, would amend federal law regarding electronic communications and data. Specifically, it aims to prevent the use of intercepted communications or obtained records for investigations or legal proceedings against individuals based on their reproductive or sexual health decisions. This includes information related to reproductive procedures, contraceptives, and pregnancy.
The bill would affect individuals who communicate electronically about reproductive or sexual health services and government entities that request or obtain such communications and records. It clarifies that certain data, including communications concerning reproductive or sexual health, cannot be used to investigate or take action against people seeking, obtaining, providing, or facilitating reproductive or sexual health treatment or care.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 29, 2024, and was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. As it has been introduced, it has not yet moved forward for a vote. If passed by the House, it would then proceed to the Senate for consideration.
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Timeline
29 Mar 2024
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 7841 do?
- H.R. 7841, the Reproductive Data Privacy and Protection Act, would amend federal law regarding electronic communications and data. Specifically, it aims to prevent the use of intercepted communications or obtained records for investigations or legal proceedings against individuals based on their reproductive or sexual health decisions. This includes information related to reproductive procedures, contraceptives, and pregnancy. The bill would affect individuals who communicate electronically about reproductive or sexual health services and government entities that request or obtain such communications and records. It clarifies that certain data, including communications concerning reproductive or sexual health, cannot be used to investigate or take action against people seeking, obtaining, providing, or facilitating reproductive or sexual health treatment or care. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 29, 2024, and was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. As it has been introduced, it has not yet moved forward for a vote. If passed by the House, it would then proceed to the Senate for consideration.
- Has H.R. 7841 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 7841. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 7841?
- H.R. 7841 was sponsored by Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D-CA), with 6 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 7841?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (29 Mar 2024).
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