Pennsylvania SB1396: An Act amending Title 44 (Law and Justice) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions, providing for public servant data privacy.

What the bill says

Amending Title 44 (Law and Justice) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions, providing for public servant data privacy.

From the introduced text, July 10, 2026:

Amending Title 44 (Law and Justice) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions, providing for public servant data privacy. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Title 44 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended by adding a chapter to read: CHAPTER 9 PUBLIC SERVANT DATA PRIVACY Sec. 901. Scope of chapter. 902. Definitions. 903. Nondisclosure of protected information. 904. Enforcement. 905. Construction. § 901. Scope of chapter. This chapter provides for public servant data privacy. § 902. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Affiliate." A legal entity that controls, is controlled by, is under common control or shares common bonding with another legal entity. "Assignee." A person or entity to whom a person's right to bring a civil action for a violation of section 904 (relating to enforcement) has been assigned, in writing, by the covered person or the covered person's authorized agent. "Associated person." An individual connected to a principal person by one of the following relationships: (1) A parent, spouse, child or grandchild of a principal person, whether a minor or adult. (2) A person sharing a primary residence with a principal person. "Authorized agent." Any of the …

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Sponsors

• Amanda Cappelletti (D, 17) · primary sponsor
• Maria Collett (D, 12)
• Jay Costa (D, 43)
• Christine Tartaglione (D, 2)
• Arthur Haywood (D, 4)
• Timothy Kearney (D, 26)
• John Kane (D, 9)
• Vogel Jr., Elder A. (R, 47)
• Judy Schwank (D, 11)

Latest actions

1. July 10, 2026: Referred to LAW AND JUSTICE, July 10, 2026

Common questions

What is SB1396?

SB1396 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 44 (Law and Justice) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions, providing for public servant data privacy.

What does SB1396 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 44 (Law and Justice) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions, providing for public servant data privacy.

What is the status of SB1396?

In committee as of July 10, 2026. Latest action: Referred to LAW AND JUSTICE, July 10, 2026 (July 10, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1396?

Amanda Cappelletti (D, 17), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB1396?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1396