2008 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1401

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Sponsored By:
Delegates Ali and Smigiel
Entitled:
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Chip Implantation Prevention Act

Synopsis:

Prohibiting an employer from requiring, coercing, or compelling an employee to undergo the subcutaneous implantation of a Radio Frequency Identification chip; providing that a violator is subject to civil penalties; authorizing the Attorney General to bring civil actions; providing a civil cause of action for a specified employee; authorizing the recovery of actual and punitive damages, injunctive relief, and litigation costs; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occuring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
House Action
2/8
First Reading Economic Matters
2/13
Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
3/17
Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Senate Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Saqib Ali, District 39
Delegate Michael D. Smigiel, Sr., District 36

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Attorney General
Civil Actions -see also- Small Claims
Damages
Equipment -see also- Motor Vehicle Equipment
Identification
Penalties
Privacy
Work, Labor and Employment -see also- Col Barg; Holiday; etc

Bill affects the following Statute:

Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 3-1801 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered