Digest: The Act creates a new crime about disclosing private data. The Act also extends the time for some media to cure violations of a data privacy law. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.2). [Digest: The Act creates a new crime about disclosing private data. The Act also exempts some media from a data privacy law. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.2).] Creates the crime of unlawful disclosure of private information. Punishes by a maximum of six months' imprisonment, $2,500 fine, or both. [Creates an exception in a consumer data privacy law for] Extends the time period, to July 1, 2026, during which specified noncommercial educational broadcast stations may cure violations of a consumer data privacy law. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 161.005
A-Engrossed: 161.005, 646A.572
B-Engrossed: 161.005, 646A.570
Enrolled: 161.005, 646A.570