Legislation - HB0566

Title: Criminal Law – Distribution of Students’ Personal Information – Prohibition
Sponsored by: Delegates Martinez, Acevero, and Young
Status: In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Analysis

Synopsis

Prohibiting a person from distributing personal identifying information or images of a student enrolled in an institution of secondary education or an institution of postsecondary education with intent or knowledge that the information will be used to harm the student or with reckless disregard for the risk the information will be used to harm the student; and providing that a person who violates the Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and is subject to imprisonment of up to 1 year or a fine of up to $5,000 or both.

Committees

Original:: Judiciary

Details

Cross-filed with: SB0107

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/28/2026 Legislative Date 1/28/2026 Action First Reading Judiciary Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Criminal Law – Distribution of Students’ Personal Information – Prohibition Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
House	1/28/2026	1/28/2026	First Reading Judiciary
			Text - First - Criminal Law – Distribution of Students’ Personal Information – Prohibition

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