Prohibits the disclosure of contact information of seniors who visit senior centers

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kevin Parker

Prohibits disclosure of seniors' contact information collected at senior centers, bolstering visitors' privacy and forcing centers to tighten data sharing.

REFERRED TO AGING

Summary of S 5949 — Prohibits the disclosure of contact information of seniors who visit senior centers

Status and basic information

Bill number: S 5949

Title: Prohibits the disclosure of contact information of seniors who visit senior centers

Status: Referred to the Aging committee

Introduced: March 4, 2025

Related bills (prior-session): S 2374, S 5389, S 2262, S 4225, S 4804, S 6032

Purpose and intent

The bill seeks to protect the privacy of seniors by prohibiting the disclosure of their contact information when they visit senior centers. The aim appears to be to limit or prevent sharing personal contact details with third parties or entities outside the senior centers themselves.

Key provisions (as indicated by the summary)

Prohibition on disclosure: The core provision would prohibit disclosing the contact information of seniors who visit senior centers.

Scope and specifics: The exact definitions (e.g., what constitutes “contact information,” who is prohibited from disclosing, and what entities or circumstances are covered) are not provided in the available information.

Exemptions and enforcement: No exemptions, penalties, or enforcement mechanisms are described in the summary provided. It is unclear whether there would be carve-outs for emergencies, legal obligations, or consent-based disclosures, nor how violations would be addressed.

Who would be affected

Beneficiaries: Seniors who visit senior centers, who would benefit from increased privacy protections for their contact information.

Covered entities: Senior centers and any organizations or individuals that maintain or have access to the contact information of visitors to senior centers. The extent of the covered entities and any data-sharing arrangements are not specified in the available information.

Procedural timeline and process

Introduced on March 4, 2025.

The measure was referred to the Aging committee, indicating it will be considered and potentially advanced, amended, or tabled by that committee. No further actions, votes, or deadlines are provided in the current summary.

Potential impact and considerations

Privacy enhancement: If enacted with broad language, the bill could strengthen privacy protections for seniors by restricting how their contact information is shared.

Administrative considerations: Senior centers may need to review and adjust data-handling policies, training, and disclosure practices to ensure compliance.

Questions to resolve (upon further text): Definitions of “contact information,” any permissible disclosures or exceptions, enforcement mechanisms, penalties, and effective date.

Related context

The listed prior-session bills (S 2374, S 5389, S 2262, S 4225, S 4804, S 6032) suggest ongoing legislative attention in this area, possibly addressing privacy, elder protections, or data-sharing practices in related contexts.