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 Last action February 12, 2025: Referred to Commerce

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 12

Prime sponsor: Ed Neilson
Cosponsors (11): Benjamin Sanchez, Carol Hill-Evans, Chris Pielli, Christopher Rabb, Danielle Friel Otten, Elizabeth Fiedler, G. Roni Green, Jim Haddock, Joe Ciresi, Jose Giral, Robert Freeman

Status

In committee as of February 12, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.

Roll-call votes 0

No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.

Timeline 1

Date	Chamber	Action
February 12, 2025	House	Referred to Commerce

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Open States API v3 (Plural Policy): https://v3.openstates.org/ — copied November 2, 2026

Pennsylvania General Assembly: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills — copied November 2, 2026

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