Bill
AB 45
AB 45 strengthens privacy for individuals near family planning centers by prohibiting unauthorized data collection and geofencing, protecting reproductive health information.
Bill Number: AB 45
Introduced: February 17, 2025
Status: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 134, Statutes of 2025
Author: Bauer-Kahan
Subject: Privacy, Health Data, Location and Research
AB 45 aims to enhance the privacy protections surrounding health data, particularly for individuals located near family planning centers. The bill seeks to prevent the unauthorized collection, use, disclosure, and sale of personal information related to individuals accessing reproductive health services. It also addresses the use of geofencing technology in relation to health data privacy.
Prohibition on Data Collection: The bill prohibits the collection, use, disclosure, sale, sharing, or retention of personal information of individuals physically located at or within a precise geolocation of a family planning center, except when necessary to provide requested services or goods.
Geofencing Restrictions: It specifically prohibits the use of geofencing technology to track individuals at health care facilities, unless certain exceptions apply. Violators may face civil penalties and injunctions.
Civil Actions: Individuals aggrieved by violations of this law can initiate civil actions against entities that infringe upon these privacy protections. This includes natural persons, organizations, and businesses.
Penalties and Funding: Civil penalties collected from violations will be deposited into the California Reproductive Justice and Freedom Fund. These funds are designated for grants to support medically accurate and comprehensive reproductive and sexual health education programs.
Research Protections: The bill extends protections similar to those in the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA) to research records, preventing the release of personally identifiable information in response to subpoenas or law enforcement requests that may infringe on reproductive rights.
No Reimbursement Requirement: The bill specifies that no reimbursement is required for local agencies or school districts for costs mandated by this act.
AB 45 is expected to significantly strengthen the privacy rights of individuals seeking reproductive health services in California. By limiting the ability of businesses and law enforcement to access sensitive personal information without consent, the bill aims to foster a safer environment for individuals accessing these services. The financial penalties and funding provisions also aim to enhance educational resources related to reproductive health.
This legislation reflects a growing recognition of the importance of privacy in health care, particularly in the context of reproductive rights, and aims to provide individuals with greater control over their personal information.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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