BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

HB 1840: Sensitive data/st. networks

Concerning the removal of payment credentials and other sensitive data from state data networks.

Summary

Prohibits state agencies from storing payment credentials on state data systems, except under certain circumstances.
Prohibits third parties from transferring, selling, monetizing, or otherwise sharing any payment credential data stored for agencies.
Requires the Office of the Chief Information Officer to develop a policy, to be followed by all agencies, to minimize agency retention of personally identifiable information.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1840), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the removal of payment credentials and other sensitive data from state data networks;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 13, 2020By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Feb 20, 2019Referred to Appropriations.
Feb 15, 2019ITED - Majority; do pass.
Feb 1, 2019First reading, referred to Innovation, Technology & Economic Development.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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