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Relating to the issuance of a subpoena or search warrant for menstrual health data
Sponsored by Sen. Liz Bennett (D), Sen. Molly Donahue (D), Sen. William A. Dotzler Jr. (D), Sen. Janet Petersen (D), Sen. Art Staed (D), Sen. Thomas Townsend (D), Sen. Zach Wahls (D), Sen. Janice Weiner (D)
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 23, 2025
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 28, 2025
- Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Law enforcement officers would be prohibited from using subpoenas or search warrants to get an individual's menstrual health data. This rule applies to information stored on computers, networks, or other digital devices. The restriction covers any recorded information used to track or predict a person's menstrual status.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to the issuance of a subpoena or search warrant for menstrual health data.2(2).2 currently provides that a search warrant may be issued for property which has been obtained in violation of law; for the unlawful possession of property; for property used or possessed to commit a public offense or to conceal an offense from being discovered; or for any other property relevant and material as evidence in a criminal prosecution. The bill provides that no search warrant shall be issued for the search and seizure of menstrual health data stored on a computer, computer network, or other device containing electronic or digital information. The bill defines “menstrual health data” as any information, recorded in any form or medium, that is created or received by an entity that relates to or is used to determine, predict, or estimate the past, present, or future menstrual health or menstrual status of an individual.
Senate subcommittee
Named January 28, 2025. It hasn’t reported yet.
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Lobbying
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