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HB 6077

Consumer protection: privacy; reproductive health data privacy act; create. Creates new act.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Mai Xiong

Michigan bill creates reproductive health data privacy law to restrict collection, use, and sharing of sensitive reproductive medical information without explicit consumer consent.

bill electronically reproduced 11/12/2024
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Bill Summary · HB 6077

Legislative bill overview

HB 6077 proposes creating a new "Reproductive Health Data Privacy Act" in Michigan that would establish legal protections for consumers' reproductive health information. The bill creates a framework to regulate how entities collect, use, and share sensitive data related to reproductive health and medical decisions.

Why is this important

Reproductive health data is particularly sensitive and could be used to identify individuals' medical conditions, locations, or personal decisions. Without specific protections, this information could be shared with third parties, insurers, employers, or law enforcement—with significant privacy and safety implications for individuals, particularly in states with abortion restrictions.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope definition: Unclear what specific data types qualify as "reproductive health data" and which entities (apps, pharmacies, hospitals, data brokers) would be covered
  • Enforcement mechanisms: Whether the bill includes adequate penalties for violations and creates a private right of action for consumers
  • Business compliance costs: How data security and consent requirements would affect healthcare providers, pharmacies, and technology companies operating in Michigan
  • Intersection with other laws: How this act coordinates with existing HIPAA regulations, state healthcare privacy laws, and federal reproductive rights protections

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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