Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 18 D · 7 R cosponsors

HB 78 — An Act providing for consumer data privacy, for duties of controllers and for duties of processors; and imposing penalties.

Last action — Removed from table, Oct. 6, 2026

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This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 14, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

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Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

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Moderate

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  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 26 sponsors

    1 primary, 25 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (18 D · 7 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill establishes rules for consumer data privacy and sets obligations for data controllers and processors.

The bill creates guidelines to protect consumer information and outlines responsibilities for organizations that handle this data. It also includes penalties for noncompliance.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers may benefit from increased data privacy standards that protect their information in the workplace.
  • Consumers: Consumers will have clearer protections regarding how their personal data is collected and used.

Summary

Protecting Consumer Information and Privacy

Bill Text

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PRIOR PRINTER'S NO.
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65 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
1024 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
78 2025 INTRODUCED BY NEILSON, SCIALABBA, HOWARD, MENTZER, LEADBETER, SANCHEZ, HILL-EVANS, GIRAL, FRANKEL, KHAN, ARMANINI, WARREN, FREEMAN AND OTTEN, JANUARY 14, 2025 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, JANUARY 14, 2025 AN ACT Proand for duties of processors;
78 2025 INTRODUCED BY NEILSON, SCIALABBA, HOWARD, MENTZER, LEADBETER, SANCHEZ, HILL-EVANS, GIRAL, FRANKEL, KHAN, ARMANINI, WARREN, FREEMAN, OTTEN, ZIMMERMAN, GILLEN AND CIRESI, JANUARY 14, 2025 AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AS AMENDED, MARCH 18, 2025 AN ACT Providing for consumer data privacy, for duties of controllers and for duties of processors;
and imposing penalties.ollers The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:
and imposing penalties.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:
The term does not include an individual acting in a commercial or employment context or as an employee, owner, director, officer or contractor of a company, partnership, sole 20250HB0078PN1024 - 2 - proprietorship, nonprofit or government agency whose communications or transactions with a controller occur solely within the context of that individual's role with the company, partnership, sole proprietorship, nonprofit or government agency.
The term does not include an individual acting in a commercial or employment context or as an employee, owner, director, officer or contractor of a company, partnership, sole proprietorship, nonprofit or government agency whose 20250HB0078PN0065 - 2 - communications or transactions with a controller occur solely within the context of that individual's role with the company, partnership, sole proprietorship, nonprofit or government agency.
(B) Alone or in combination, annually buys or receives, sells or shares for commercial purposes, alone or in combination, the personal information of 20250HB0078PN1024 - 3 - at least 50,000 consumers, households or devices.
(B) Alone or in combination, annually buys or receives, sells or shares for commercial purposes, alone or in combination, the personal information of at least 50,000 consumers, households or devices.
(C) Derives at least 50% of annual revenues from selling consumers' personal information.
20250HB0078PN0065 - 3 - (C) Derives at least 50% of annual revenues from selling consumers' personal information.
20250HB0078PN1024 - 4 - (3) Contractually obligates a recipient of the data to satisfy the criteria specified under paragraphs (1) and (2).
(3) Contractually obligates a recipient of the data to 20250HB0078PN0065 - 4 - satisfy the criteria specified under paragraphs (1) and (2).
"Process" or "processing." An operation or set of operations performed, whether by manual or automated means, on personal data or on sets of personal data, including the collection, use, 20250HB0078PN1024 - 5 - storage, disclosure, analysis, deletion or modification of personal data.
"Process" or "processing." An operation or set of operations performed, whether by manual or automated means, on personal data or on sets of personal data, including the collection, use, storage, disclosure, analysis, deletion or modification of 20250HB0078PN0065 - 5 - personal data.
"Pseudonymous data." Personal data that cannot be attributed 20250HB0078PN1024 - 6 - to a specific individual without the use of additional information if the additional information is kept separately and is subject to appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure that the personal data is not attributed to an identified or identifiable individual.
"Pseudonymous data." Personal data that cannot be attributed to a specific individual without the use of additional 20250HB0078PN0065 - 6 - information if the additional information is kept separately and is subject to appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure that the personal data is not attributed to an identified or identifiable individual.
(6) The disclosure or transfer of personal data to a 20250HB0078PN1024 - 7 - third party as an asset that is part of a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy or other transaction or a proposed merger, acquisition, bankruptcy or other transaction, in which the third party assumes control of all or part of the controller's assets.
(6) The disclosure or transfer of personal data to a third party as an asset that is part of a merger, 20250HB0078PN0065 - 7 - acquisition, bankruptcy or other transaction or a proposed merger, acquisition, bankruptcy or other transaction, in which the third party assumes control of all or part of the controller's assets.
(4) Processing personal data solely to measure or report 20250HB0078PN1024 - 8 - advertising frequency, performance or reach.
(4) Processing personal data solely to measure or report advertising frequency, performance or reach.
"Third party." An individual or legal entity, including a public authority, agency or body, other than a consumer, controller or processor or an affiliate of the processor or the controller.
20250HB0078PN0065 - 8 - "Third party." An individual or legal entity, including a public authority, agency or body, other than a consumer, controller or processor or an affiliate of the processor or the controller.
20250HB0078PN1024 - 9 - (ii) The sale of personal data, except as provided under section 5(b).
(ii) The sale of personal data, except as provided 20250HB0078PN0065 - 9 - under section 5(b).
20250HB0078PN1024 - 10 - (2) If the controller declines to take action regarding the consumer's request, the controller shall inform the consumer without undue delay, but no later than 45 days after receipt of the request, of the justification for declining to take action and instructions for how to appeal the decision.
(2) If the controller declines to take action regarding 20250HB0078PN0065 - 10 - the consumer's request, the controller shall inform the consumer without undue delay, but no later than 45 days after receipt of the request, of the justification for declining to take action and instructions for how to appeal the decision.
If a controller denies an opt-out request under subsection (a)(5) because the controller believes the request is fraudulent, the controller shall send a notice to the 20250HB0078PN1024 - 11 - person who made the request disclosing that the controller believes the request is fraudulent, why the controller believes the request is fraudulent and that the controller will not comply with the request.
If a controller denies an opt-out request under subsection (a)(5) because the controller believes the request is fraudulent, the controller shall send a notice to the person who made the request disclosing that the controller 20250HB0078PN0065 - 11 - believes the request is fraudulent, why the controller believes the request is fraudulent and that the controller will not comply with the request.
20250HB0078PN1024 - 12 - Section 4.
Section 4.
A consumer may designate another person to serve as the consumer's authorized agent and act on the consumer's behalf to opt out of the processing of the consumer's personal data for the purposes specified under section 3(a)(5).
20250HB0078PN0065 - 12 - A consumer may designate another person to serve as the consumer's authorized agent and act on the consumer's behalf to opt out of the processing of the consumer's personal data for the purposes specified under section 3(a)(5).
(4) Refrain from processing sensitive data concerning a consumer without obtaining the consumer's consent or, in the case of the processing of sensitive data concerning a known 20250HB0078PN1024 - 13 - child, without processing the data, in accordance with 15 U.S.C.
(4) Refrain from processing sensitive data concerning a consumer without obtaining the consumer's consent or, in the case of the processing of sensitive data concerning a known child, without processing the data, in accordance with 15 20250HB0078PN0065 - 13 - U.S.C.
(b) Construction.--Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed to require a controller to provide a product or service that requires the personal data of a consumer that the controller does not collect or maintain nor prohibit a controller from offering a different price, rate, level, quality or selection of goods or services to a consumer, including 20250HB0078PN1024 - 14 - offering goods or services for no fee, if the offering is in connection with a consumer's voluntary participation in a bona fide loyalty, rewards, premium features, discounts or club card program.
(b) Construction.--Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed to require a controller to provide a product or service that requires the personal data of a consumer that the controller does not collect or maintain nor prohibit a controller from offering a different price, rate, level, quality or selection of goods or services to a consumer, including offering goods or services for no fee, if the offering is in 20250HB0078PN0065 - 14 - connection with a consumer's voluntary participation in a bona fide loyalty, rewards, premium features, discounts or club card program.
The secure and reliable 20250HB0078PN1024 - 15 - means under this paragraph shall take into account the manner in which a consumer normally interacts with the controller, the need for secure and reliable communication for the request and the ability of the controller to verify the identity of the consumer making the request.
The secure and reliable means under this paragraph shall take into account the manner 20250HB0078PN0065 - 15 - in which a consumer normally interacts with the controller, the need for secure and reliable communication for the request and the ability of the controller to verify the identity of the consumer making the request.
(ii) No later than January 1, 2027 JANUARY 1 OF THE <-- YEAR COMMENCING TWO YEARS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SUBPARAGRAPH, allowing a consumer to opt out of the processing of the consumer's personal data for the purpose of targeted advertising or the sale of the consumer's personal data under section 3(a)(5) through an opt-out preference signal sent, with the consumer's consent, by a platform, technology or mechanism to the controller indicating the consumer's intent to opt out of the processing or sale.
(ii) No later than January 1, 2027, allowing a consumer to opt out of the processing of the consumer's personal data for the purpose of targeted advertising or the sale of the consumer's personal data under section 3(a)(5) through an opt-out preference signal sent, with the consumer's consent, by a platform, technology or mechanism to the controller indicating the consumer's intent to opt out of the processing or sale.
(B) Not make use of a default setting, but instead require the consumer to make an affirmative, 20250HB0078PN1024 - 16 - freely given and unambiguous choice to opt out of the processing or sale of the consumer's personal data.
(B) Not make use of a default setting, but instead require the consumer to make an affirmative, freely given and unambiguous choice to opt out of the processing or sale of the consumer's personal data.
(C) Be consumer friendly and easy to use by the average consumer.
(C) Be consumer friendly and easy to use by the 20250HB0078PN0065 - 16 - average consumer.
20250HB0078PN1024 - 17 - (2) If a controller responds to a consumer's opt-out request under paragraph (1)(i) by informing the consumer of a charge for the use of a product or service, the controller shall present the terms of a bona fide loyalty, rewards, premium features, discounts or club card program for the retention, use, sale or sharing of the consumer's personal data.
(2) If a controller responds to a consumer's opt-out request under paragraph (1)(i) by informing the consumer of a charge for the use of a product or service, the controller 20250HB0078PN0065 - 17 - shall present the terms of a bona fide loyalty, rewards, premium features, discounts or club card program for the retention, use, sale or sharing of the consumer's personal data.
(b) Contracts.--A contract between a controller and a processor shall govern the processor's data processing procedures with respect to processing performed on behalf of the 20250HB0078PN1024 - 18 - controller.
(b) Contracts.--A contract between a controller and a processor shall govern the processor's data processing procedures with respect to processing performed on behalf of the controller.
The contract shall be binding and clearly state the instructions for processing data, the nature and purpose of processing, the type of data subject to processing, the duration of processing and the rights and obligations of both parties.
The contract shall be binding and clearly state the instructions for processing data, the nature and purpose of processing, the type of data subject to processing, the duration 20250HB0078PN0065 - 18 - of processing and the rights and obligations of both parties.
The processor shall provide a report of the assessment to the 20250HB0078PN1024 - 19 - controller upon request.
The processor shall provide a report of the assessment to the controller upon request.
(c) Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to relieve a controller or processor from the liabilities imposed on the controller or processor by virtue of the role of the controller or processor in the processing relationship specified under this act.
(c) Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to relieve a controller or processor from the 20250HB0078PN0065 - 19 - liabilities imposed on the controller or processor by virtue of the role of the controller or processor in the processing relationship specified under this act.
(b) Benefits and risks.--In conducting a data protection 20250HB0078PN1024 - 20 - assessment under subsection (a), a controller shall identify and weigh the benefits that may flow, directly and indirectly, from the processing to the controller, the consumer, other stakeholders and the public against the potential risks to the consumer's rights under section 3(a) associated with the processing, as mitigated by safeguards that can be employed by the controller to reduce the risks.
(b) Benefits and risks.--In conducting a data protection assessment under subsection (a), a controller shall identify and weigh the benefits that may flow, directly and indirectly, from the processing to the controller, the consumer, other 20250HB0078PN0065 - 20 - stakeholders and the public against the potential risks to the consumer's rights under section 3(a) associated with the processing, as mitigated by safeguards that can be employed by the controller to reduce the risks.
(d) Comparison of processing operations.--A single data 20250HB0078PN1024 - 21 - protection assessment under subsection (a) may address a comparable set of processing operations that includes similar activities.
(d) Comparison of processing operations.--A single data protection assessment under subsection (a) may address a comparable set of processing operations that includes similar activities.
(e) Compliance.--If a controller conducts a data protection assessment for the purpose of complying with another applicable Federal or State law or regulation, the data protection assessment shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements under this section if the data protection assessment is reasonably similar in scope and effect to the data protection assessment that would otherwise be conducted under this section.
20250HB0078PN0065 - 21 - (e) Compliance.--If a controller conducts a data protection assessment for the purpose of complying with another applicable Federal or State law or regulation, the data protection assessment shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements under this section if the data protection assessment is reasonably similar in scope and effect to the data protection assessment that would otherwise be conducted under this section.
(f) Applicability.--The data protection assessment requirements under this section shall apply to processing activities created or generated after July 1, 2025, JULY 1 OF <-- THE YEAR COMMENCING ONE YEAR AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SUBSECTION and shall not apply retroactively.
(f) Applicability.--The data protection assessment requirements under this section shall apply to processing activities created or generated after July 1, 2025, and shall not apply retroactively.
(2) maintain data in identifiable form or collect, obtain, retain or access data or technology in order to be 20250HB0078PN1024 - 22 - capable of associating an authenticated consumer rights request under section 3(a);
(2) maintain data in identifiable form or collect, obtain, retain or access data or technology in order to be capable of associating an authenticated consumer rights request under section 3(a);
(i) is not reasonably capable of associating the request with the personal data, or it would be unreasonably burdensome for the controller to associate the request with the consumer's personal data;
20250HB0078PN0065 - 22 - (i) is not reasonably capable of associating the request with the personal data, or it would be unreasonably burdensome for the controller to associate the request with the consumer's personal data;
Exemptions on restrictions for controllers or 20250HB0078PN1024 - 23 - processors.
Exemptions on restrictions for controllers or processors.
(1) comply with Federal or State laws or local ordinances or regulations;
20250HB0078PN0065 - 23 - (1) comply with Federal or State laws or local ordinances or regulations;
(9) prevent, detect, protect against or respond to a security incident, identity theft, fraud, harassment, malicious or deceptive activity or illegal activity, preserve the integrity or security of a system or investigate, report or prosecute an individual responsible for an incident 20250HB0078PN1024 - 24 - specified under this paragraph;
(9) prevent, detect, protect against or respond to a security incident, identity theft, fraud, harassment, malicious or deceptive activity or illegal activity, preserve the integrity or security of a system or investigate, report or prosecute an individual responsible for an incident specified under this paragraph;
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(10) engage in public or peer-reviewed scientific or statistical research in the public interest that adheres to all other applicable Federal or State ethics and privacy laws and is approved, monitored and governed by an institutional review board or a similar independent oversight entity that determines whether:
(10) engage in public or peer-reviewed scientific or statistical research in the public interest that adheres to all other applicable Federal or State ethics and privacy laws 20250HB0078PN0065 - 24 - and is approved, monitored and governed by an institutional review board or a similar independent oversight entity that determines whether:
(b) Data collection.--The requirements imposed on a controller or processor under this act shall not restrict the 20250HB0078PN1024 - 25 - ability of a controller or processor to collect, use or retain data for internal use for any of the following purposes:
(b) Data collection.--The requirements imposed on a controller or processor under this act shall not restrict the ability of a controller or processor to collect, use or retain data for internal use for any of the following purposes:
(2) Effectuating a product recall.
20250HB0078PN0065 - 25 - (2) Effectuating a product recall.
(d) Third parties.--A controller or processor that discloses personal data to a third-party controller or third-party processor in accordance with this act shall not be deemed to have violated the provisions of this act if the third-party controller or third-party processor violates the provisions of this act if, at the time of the disclosure, the disclosing controller or processor did not have actual knowledge that the third-party controller or third-party processor would violate 20250HB0078PN1024 - 26 - the provisions of this act.
(d) Third parties.--A controller or processor that discloses personal data to a third-party controller or third-party processor in accordance with this act shall not be deemed to have violated the provisions of this act if the third-party controller or third-party processor violates the provisions of this act if, at the time of the disclosure, the disclosing controller or processor did not have actual knowledge that the third-party controller or third-party processor would violate the provisions of this act.
A third-party controller or third- party processor who receives personal data under this subsection in accordance with this act shall not be deemed to have violated the provisions of this act for a violation by the disclosing controller or processor.
A third-party controller or third- party processor who receives personal data under this subsection in accordance with this act shall not be deemed to have violated the provisions of this act for a violation by the disclosing 20250HB0078PN0065 - 26 - controller or processor.
The personal data under subsection (b) shall be subject to 20250HB0078PN1024 - 27 - reasonable administrative, technical and physical measures to protect the confidentiality, integrity and accessibility of the personal data and reduce reasonably foreseeable risks of harm to a consumer related to the collection, use or retention of the personal data.
The personal data under subsection (b) shall be subject to reasonable administrative, technical and physical measures to protect the confidentiality, integrity and accessibility of the personal data and reduce reasonably foreseeable risks of harm to a consumer related to the collection, use or 20250HB0078PN0065 - 27 - retention of the personal data.
(1) During the period beginning January 1, 2026, and <-- ending July 1, 2026 JULY 1 OF THE YEAR COMMENCING ONE YEAR <-- AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS PARAGRAPH, the Attorney General shall, prior to initiating an action for a violation of a provision of this act, issue a notice of violation to the controller or processor if the Attorney General determines that a cure is possible.
(1) During the period beginning January 1, 2026, and ending July 1, 2026, the Attorney General shall, prior to initiating an action for a violation of a provision of this act, issue a notice of violation to the controller or processor if the Attorney General determines that a cure is possible.
(2) Beginning January 1, 2026 JANUARY 1 OF THE YEAR <-- COMMENCING ONE YEAR AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS 20250HB0078PN1024 - 28 - PARAGRAPH, the Attorney General may, in determining whether to grant a controller or processor the opportunity to cure an alleged violation under paragraph (1), consider all of the following:
(2) Beginning January 1, 2026, the Attorney General may, in determining whether to grant a controller or processor the opportunity to cure an alleged violation under paragraph (1), consider all of the following:
(iii) The nature and extent of the processing activities of the controller or processor.
(iii) The nature and extent of the processing 20250HB0078PN0065 - 28 - activities of the controller or processor.
(1) The Commonwealth or any of its political 20250HB0078PN1024 - 29 - subdivisions.
(1) The Commonwealth or any of its political subdivisions.
(5) A financial institution or an affiliate of a financial institution or data subject to Title V of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C.
(5) A financial institution or an affiliate of a financial institution or data subject to Title V of the 20250HB0078PN0065 - 29 - Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C.
50 (relating to protection of human subjects) or 56 (relating to institutional review boards) or personal data used or shared in research, as defined in 45 CFR 164.501 (relating to definitions), that is conducted in accordance 20250HB0078PN1024 - 30 - with the standards specified under this subsection or other research conducted in accordance with applicable Federal or State law.
50 (relating to protection of human subjects) or 56 (relating to institutional review boards) or personal data used or shared in research, as defined in 45 CFR 164.501 (relating to definitions), that is conducted in accordance with the standards specified under this subsection or other research conducted in accordance with applicable Federal or State law.
C (relating to patient safety improvement).
C (relating to patient safety 20250HB0078PN0065 - 30 - improvement).
(11) The collection, maintenance, disclosure, sale, communication or use of personal information bearing on a consumer's credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, general reputation, personal characteristics or mode of living by a consumer reporting agency, furnisher or user that provides information for use in a consumer report or by a user of a consumer report, but only to the extent that the activity is regulated by and 20250HB0078PN1024 - 31 - authorized under 15 U.S.C.
(11) The collection, maintenance, disclosure, sale, communication or use of personal information bearing on a consumer's credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, general reputation, personal characteristics or mode of living by a consumer reporting agency, furnisher or user that provides information for use in a consumer report or by a user of a consumer report, but only to the extent that the activity is regulated by and authorized under 15 U.S.C.
limitation on withholding Federal funds).
limitation on 20250HB0078PN0065 - 31 - withholding Federal funds).
§ 41713 (relating to preemption of authority 20250HB0078PN1024 - 32 - over prices, routes, and service).
§ 41713 (relating to preemption of authority over prices, routes, and service).
This act shall take effect in six months ONE YEAR.
This act shall take effect in six months.
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Action History

  1. Removed from table, Oct. 6, 2026

  2. Laid on the table, Oct. 6, 2026

  3. Second consideration, June 25, 2026

  4. First consideration, June 24, 2026

  5. Re-reported as amended, June 24, 2026

  6. (Remarks see House Journal Page 1397-1398), Oct. 1, 2025

  7. (Remarks see House Journal Page 424-425), April 23, 2025

  8. Re-referred to COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY, Feb. 4, 2026

  9. Reported as committed, Feb. 4, 2026

  10. Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Oct. 3, 2025

  11. In the Senate

  12. Third consideration and final passage, Oct. 1, 2025 (127-76)

  13. Re-reported as committed, Oct. 1, 2025

  14. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, April 23, 2025

  15. Second consideration, with amendments, April 23, 2025

  16. Removed from table, April 22, 2025

  17. Laid on the table, March 18, 2025

  18. First consideration, March 18, 2025

  19. Reported as amended, March 18, 2025

  20. Referred to COMMERCE, Jan. 14, 2025

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Votes

FINAL PASSAGE

Passed 127 Yea · 76 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 100000
Republican 247300
Unaffiliated 3300
Total 1277600
% of votes cast 63%37%0%0%
How each member voted (203)
Member Party Vote
Rep. Torren Ecker — Nay
Rep. Seth Grove — Nay
Rep. Dan Miller — Yea
Rep. Louis Schmitt — Nay
Rep. Stephenie Scialabba — Yea
Rep. Joshua Siegel — Yea
Abigail Salisbury Democratic Yea
Aerion Abney Democratic Yea
Amen Brown Democratic Yea
Andre D. Carroll Democratic Yea
Anita Astorino Kulik Democratic Yea
Anthony A. Bellmon Democratic Yea
Arvind Venkat Democratic Yea
Ben Waxman Democratic Yea
Benjamin V. Sanchez Democratic Yea
Brandon J. Markosek Democratic Yea
Brian Munroe Democratic Yea
Bridget M. Kosierowski Democratic Yea
Carol Hill-Evans Democratic Yea
Carol Kazeem Democratic Yea
Chris Pielli Democratic Yea
Christina D. Sappey Democratic Yea
Christopher M. Rabb Democratic Yea
Dan Frankel Democratic Yea
Dan Goughnour Democratic Yea
Dan K. Williams Democratic Yea
Daniel J. Deasy Democratic Yea
Danielle Friel Otten Democratic Yea
Danilo Burgos Democratic Yea
Darisha K. Parker Democratic Yea
Dave Madsen Democratic Yea
David M. Delloso Democratic Yea
Ed Neilson Democratic Yea
Eddie Day Pashinski Democratic Yea
Elizabeth Fiedler Democratic Yea
Emily Kinkead Democratic Yea
Frank Burns Democratic Yea
G. Roni Green Democratic Yea
Gina H. Curry Democratic Yea
Greg Scott Democratic Yea
Greg Vitali Democratic Yea
Heather Boyd Democratic Yea
Ismail Smith-Wade-El Democratic Yea
Jacklyn Rusnock Democratic Yea
Jared G. Solomon Democratic Yea
Jason Dawkins Democratic Yea
Jeanne McNeill Democratic Yea
Jennifer O'Mara Democratic Yea
Jessica Benham Democratic Yea
Jim Haddock Democratic Yea
Jim Prokopiak Democratic Yea
Joanna E. McClinton Democratic Yea
Joe Ciresi Democratic Yea
Joe McAndrew Democratic Yea
Joe Webster Democratic Yea
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz Democratic Yea
John C. Inglis III Democratic Yea
Jordan A. Harris Democratic Yea
Jose Giral Democratic Yea
Joseph C. Hohenstein Democratic Yea
Justin C. Fleming Democratic Yea
Keith S. Harris Democratic Yea
Kristine C. Howard Democratic Yea
Kyle Donahue Democratic Yea
Kyle J. Mullins Democratic Yea
La'Tasha D. Mayes Democratic Yea
Leanne Krueger Democratic Yea
Lindsay Powell Democratic Yea
Lisa A. Borowski Democratic Yea
Liz Hanbidge Democratic Yea
Malcolm Kenyatta Democratic Yea
Mandy Steele Democratic Yea
Manuel Guzman Democratic Yea
Mary Jo Daley Democratic Yea
MaryLouise Isaacson Democratic Yea
Matthew D. Bradford Democratic Yea
Maureen E. Madden Democratic Yea
Melissa Cerrato Democratic Yea
Melissa L. Shusterman Democratic Yea
Michael H. Schlossberg Democratic Yea
Morgan Cephas Democratic Yea
Nancy Guenst Democratic Yea
Napoleon J. Nelson Democratic Yea
Nathan Davidson Democratic Yea
Nikki Rivera Democratic Yea
Pat Gallagher Democratic Yea
Patrick J. Harkins Democratic Yea
Paul Friel Democratic Yea
Paul Takac Democratic Yea
Perry S. Warren Democratic Yea
Peter Schweyer Democratic Yea
Regina G. Young Democratic Yea
Rick Krajewski Democratic Yea
Robert E. Merski Democratic Yea
Robert F. Matzie Democratic Yea
Robert Freeman Democratic Yea
Ryan A. Bizzarro Democratic Yea
Scott Conklin Democratic Yea
Sean Dougherty Democratic Yea
Steve Samuelson Democratic Yea
Steven R. Malagari Democratic Yea
Tarah Probst Democratic Yea
Tarik Khan Democratic Yea
Tim Brennan Democratic Yea
Tim Briggs Democratic Yea
Tina M. Davis Democratic Yea
Aaron Bernstine Republican Yea
Abby Major Republican Nay
Alec J. Ryncavage Republican Nay
Andrew Kuzma Republican Yea
Ann Flood Republican Nay
Barbara Gleim Republican Nay
Brad Roae Republican Nay
Brenda M. Pugh Republican Nay
Brett R. Miller Republican Nay
Brian C. Rasel Republican Nay
Brian Smith Republican Nay
Bryan Cutler Republican Nay
Bud Cook Republican Nay
Carl Walker Metzgar Republican Nay
Chad G. Reichard Republican Nay
Charity Grimm Krupa Republican Nay
Clint Owlett Republican Nay
Craig T. Staats Republican Nay
Craig Williams Republican Yea
Dallas Kephart Republican Nay
Dan Moul Republican Nay
Dane Watro Republican Nay
David H. Rowe Republican Nay
David H. Zimmerman Republican Yea
David M. Maloney Republican Yea
Donna Scheuren Republican Nay
Doyle Heffley Republican Yea
Eric Davanzo Republican Yea
Eric J. Weaknecht Republican Nay
Eric R. Nelson Republican Yea
Gary W. Day Republican Nay
Jack Rader Republican Yea
Jacob D. Banta Republican Nay
James B. Struzzi Republican Yea
Jamie Barton Republican Nay
Jamie L. Flick Republican Nay
Jamie Walsh Republican Nay
Jason Ortitay Republican Nay
Jeff Olsommer Republican Nay
Jeremy Shaffer Republican Yea
Jesse Topper Republican Nay
Jill N. Cooper Republican Nay
Jim Rigby Republican Yea
Joanne Stehr Republican Nay
Joe Emrick Republican Yea
Joe Hamm Republican Nay
Joe Hogan Republican Yea
Joe Kerwin Republican Nay
John A. Lawrence Republican Nay
John A. Schlegel Republican Yea
Jonathan Fritz Republican Yea
Joseph D'Orsie Republican Yea
Josh Bashline Republican Nay
Joshua D. Kail Republican Nay
Kate A. Klunk Republican Nay
Kathleen C. Tomlinson Republican Yea
Kathy L. Rapp Republican Nay
Keith J. Greiner Republican Nay
Kerry A. Benninghoff Republican Nay
Kristin Marcell Republican Nay
Leslie Rossi Republican Nay
Marc S. Anderson Republican Nay
Marci Mustello Republican Nay
Mark M. Gillen Republican Nay
Marla Brown Republican Nay
Martin T. Causer Republican Nay
Martina A. White Republican Yea
Michael Stender Republican Nay
Mike Armanini Republican Nay
Mike Jones Republican Yea
Milou Mackenzie Republican Nay
Mindy Fee Republican Nay
Natalie Mihalek Republican Nay
Parke Wentling Republican Nay
Perry A. Stambaugh Republican Nay
R. Lee James Republican Nay
Rich Irvin Republican Nay
Rob W. Kauffman Republican Nay
Robert Leadbeter Republican Yea
Roman Kozak Republican Nay
Russ Diamond Republican Yea
Ryan Warner Republican Nay
Scott Barger Republican Nay
Shelby Labs Republican Nay
Sheryl M. Delozier Republican Nay
Stephanie Borowicz Republican Nay
Steven C. Mentzer Republican Nay
Thomas H. Kutz Republican Nay
Thomas L. Mehaffie Republican Yea
Tim Twardzik Republican Nay
Timothy J. O'Neal Republican Nay
Timothy R. Bonner Republican Nay
Tina Pickett Republican Nay
Tom Jones Republican Yea
Valerie S. Gaydos Republican Nay
Wendy Fink Republican Nay
Zachary Mako Republican Nay

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Floor vote

Passed 203 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 100000
Republican 97000
Unaffiliated 6000
Total 203000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (203)
Member Party Vote
Rep. Torren Ecker — Yea
Rep. Seth Grove — Yea
Rep. Dan Miller — Yea
Rep. Louis Schmitt — Yea
Rep. Stephenie Scialabba — Yea
Rep. Joshua Siegel — Yea
Abigail Salisbury Democratic Yea
Aerion Abney Democratic Yea
Amen Brown Democratic Yea
Andre D. Carroll Democratic Yea
Anita Astorino Kulik Democratic Yea
Anthony A. Bellmon Democratic Yea
Arvind Venkat Democratic Yea
Ben Waxman Democratic Yea
Benjamin V. Sanchez Democratic Yea
Brandon J. Markosek Democratic Yea
Brian Munroe Democratic Yea
Bridget M. Kosierowski Democratic Yea
Carol Hill-Evans Democratic Yea
Carol Kazeem Democratic Yea
Chris Pielli Democratic Yea
Christina D. Sappey Democratic Yea
Christopher M. Rabb Democratic Yea
Dan Frankel Democratic Yea
Dan Goughnour Democratic Yea
Dan K. Williams Democratic Yea
Daniel J. Deasy Democratic Yea
Danielle Friel Otten Democratic Yea
Danilo Burgos Democratic Yea
Darisha K. Parker Democratic Yea
Dave Madsen Democratic Yea
David M. Delloso Democratic Yea
Ed Neilson Democratic Yea
Eddie Day Pashinski Democratic Yea
Elizabeth Fiedler Democratic Yea
Emily Kinkead Democratic Yea
Frank Burns Democratic Yea
G. Roni Green Democratic Yea
Gina H. Curry Democratic Yea
Greg Scott Democratic Yea
Greg Vitali Democratic Yea
Heather Boyd Democratic Yea
Ismail Smith-Wade-El Democratic Yea
Jacklyn Rusnock Democratic Yea
Jared G. Solomon Democratic Yea
Jason Dawkins Democratic Yea
Jeanne McNeill Democratic Yea
Jennifer O'Mara Democratic Yea
Jessica Benham Democratic Yea
Jim Haddock Democratic Yea
Jim Prokopiak Democratic Yea
Joanna E. McClinton Democratic Yea
Joe Ciresi Democratic Yea
Joe McAndrew Democratic Yea
Joe Webster Democratic Yea
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz Democratic Yea
John C. Inglis III Democratic Yea
Jordan A. Harris Democratic Yea
Jose Giral Democratic Yea
Joseph C. Hohenstein Democratic Yea
Justin C. Fleming Democratic Yea
Keith S. Harris Democratic Yea
Kristine C. Howard Democratic Yea
Kyle Donahue Democratic Yea
Kyle J. Mullins Democratic Yea
La'Tasha D. Mayes Democratic Yea
Leanne Krueger Democratic Yea
Lindsay Powell Democratic Yea
Lisa A. Borowski Democratic Yea
Liz Hanbidge Democratic Yea
Malcolm Kenyatta Democratic Yea
Mandy Steele Democratic Yea
Manuel Guzman Democratic Yea
Mary Jo Daley Democratic Yea
MaryLouise Isaacson Democratic Yea
Matthew D. Bradford Democratic Yea
Maureen E. Madden Democratic Yea
Melissa Cerrato Democratic Yea
Melissa L. Shusterman Democratic Yea
Michael H. Schlossberg Democratic Yea
Morgan Cephas Democratic Yea
Nancy Guenst Democratic Yea
Napoleon J. Nelson Democratic Yea
Nathan Davidson Democratic Yea
Nikki Rivera Democratic Yea
Pat Gallagher Democratic Yea
Patrick J. Harkins Democratic Yea
Paul Friel Democratic Yea
Paul Takac Democratic Yea
Perry S. Warren Democratic Yea
Peter Schweyer Democratic Yea
Regina G. Young Democratic Yea
Rick Krajewski Democratic Yea
Robert E. Merski Democratic Yea
Robert F. Matzie Democratic Yea
Robert Freeman Democratic Yea
Ryan A. Bizzarro Democratic Yea
Scott Conklin Democratic Yea
Sean Dougherty Democratic Yea
Steve Samuelson Democratic Yea
Steven R. Malagari Democratic Yea
Tarah Probst Democratic Yea
Tarik Khan Democratic Yea
Tim Brennan Democratic Yea
Tim Briggs Democratic Yea
Tina M. Davis Democratic Yea
Aaron Bernstine Republican Yea
Abby Major Republican Yea
Alec J. Ryncavage Republican Yea
Andrew Kuzma Republican Yea
Ann Flood Republican Yea
Barbara Gleim Republican Yea
Brad Roae Republican Yea
Brenda M. Pugh Republican Yea
Brett R. Miller Republican Yea
Brian C. Rasel Republican Yea
Brian Smith Republican Yea
Bryan Cutler Republican Yea
Bud Cook Republican Yea
Carl Walker Metzgar Republican Yea
Chad G. Reichard Republican Yea
Charity Grimm Krupa Republican Yea
Clint Owlett Republican Yea
Craig T. Staats Republican Yea
Craig Williams Republican Yea
Dallas Kephart Republican Yea
Dan Moul Republican Yea
Dane Watro Republican Yea
David H. Rowe Republican Yea
David H. Zimmerman Republican Yea
David M. Maloney Republican Yea
Donna Scheuren Republican Yea
Doyle Heffley Republican Yea
Eric Davanzo Republican Yea
Eric J. Weaknecht Republican Yea
Eric R. Nelson Republican Yea
Gary W. Day Republican Yea
Jack Rader Republican Yea
Jacob D. Banta Republican Yea
James B. Struzzi Republican Yea
Jamie Barton Republican Yea
Jamie L. Flick Republican Yea
Jamie Walsh Republican Yea
Jason Ortitay Republican Yea
Jeff Olsommer Republican Yea
Jeremy Shaffer Republican Yea
Jesse Topper Republican Yea
Jill N. Cooper Republican Yea
Jim Rigby Republican Yea
Joanne Stehr Republican Yea
Joe Emrick Republican Yea
Joe Hamm Republican Yea
Joe Hogan Republican Yea
Joe Kerwin Republican Yea
John A. Lawrence Republican Yea
John A. Schlegel Republican Yea
Jonathan Fritz Republican Yea
Joseph D'Orsie Republican Yea
Josh Bashline Republican Yea
Joshua D. Kail Republican Yea
Kate A. Klunk Republican Yea
Kathleen C. Tomlinson Republican Yea
Kathy L. Rapp Republican Yea
Keith J. Greiner Republican Yea
Kerry A. Benninghoff Republican Yea
Kristin Marcell Republican Yea
Leslie Rossi Republican Yea
Marc S. Anderson Republican Yea
Marci Mustello Republican Yea
Mark M. Gillen Republican Yea
Marla Brown Republican Yea
Martin T. Causer Republican Yea
Martina A. White Republican Yea
Michael Stender Republican Yea
Mike Armanini Republican Yea
Mike Jones Republican Yea
Milou Mackenzie Republican Yea
Mindy Fee Republican Yea
Natalie Mihalek Republican Yea
Parke Wentling Republican Yea
Perry A. Stambaugh Republican Yea
R. Lee James Republican Yea
Rich Irvin Republican Yea
Rob W. Kauffman Republican Yea
Robert Leadbeter Republican Yea
Roman Kozak Republican Yea
Russ Diamond Republican Yea
Ryan Warner Republican Yea
Scott Barger Republican Yea
Shelby Labs Republican Yea
Sheryl M. Delozier Republican Yea
Stephanie Borowicz Republican Yea
Steven C. Mentzer Republican Yea
Thomas H. Kutz Republican Yea
Thomas L. Mehaffie Republican Yea
Tim Twardzik Republican Yea
Timothy J. O'Neal Republican Yea
Timothy R. Bonner Republican Yea
Tina Pickett Republican Yea
Tom Jones Republican Yea
Valerie S. Gaydos Republican Yea
Wendy Fink Republican Yea
Zachary Mako Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 78 do?
Protecting Consumer Information and Privacy
Who sponsors HB 78?
HB 78 is sponsored by Ed Neilson (Democratic), Stephenie Scialabba, Kristine C. Howard (Democratic), Steven C. Mentzer (Republican), Robert Leadbeter (Republican), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Jose Giral (Democratic), Dan Frankel (Democratic), Tarik Khan (Democratic), Mike Armanini (Republican), Perry S. Warren (Democratic), Robert Freeman (Democratic), Danielle Friel Otten (Democratic), David H. Zimmerman (Republican), Mark M. Gillen (Republican), Joe Ciresi (Democratic), Tina M. Davis (Democratic), Keith S. Harris (Democratic), John C. Inglis III (Democratic), John A. Schlegel (Republican), Greg Scott (Democratic), Marla Brown (Republican), Liz Hanbidge (Democratic), Chris Pielli (Democratic), and Brian Munroe (Democratic).
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