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SB 1119

Relating to: protection of pregnant individuals’ information, authorization for disclosure, data breach, and providing a penalty.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dianne Hesselbein and 4 co-sponsors

SB 1119 restricts disclosure of pregnant individuals' medical information, requires data breach notification, and establishes penalties for unauthorized reproductive health data sharing.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · SB 1119

Legislative bill overview

SB 1119 establishes protections for pregnant individuals' medical and reproductive health information, restricting when healthcare providers and other entities can disclose such data. The bill also creates data breach notification requirements and penalty provisions for unauthorized disclosure of pregnancy-related information.

Why is this important

Pregnancy-related medical records are sensitive personal health information that could expose individuals to discrimination, legal liability, or unwanted surveillance. Given recent legal changes to abortion restrictions across states, protecting the confidentiality of reproductive health data has become a significant privacy concern for many individuals who may travel for care or face varying state legal frameworks.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and definition disputes: Disagreement over what constitutes "pregnancy-related information" and whether protections extend to fertility treatments, miscarriage data, or other reproductive health matters
  • Healthcare provider compliance burden: Questions about implementation costs and administrative complexity for medical offices, insurers, and health systems required to maintain stricter data protocols
  • Interstate law conflicts: Tension between Wisconsin privacy protections and other states' laws, particularly regarding whether providers must comply with out-of-state legal requests or investigations related to abortion access
  • Balancing law enforcement access: Debate over whether public safety needs (criminal investigations) should override privacy protections in certain circumstances

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

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