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House clears Solomon data breach bill

Protects people's privacy

Rep. Jared G. Solomon    October 1, 2025 | 12:02 PM

HARRISBURG, Oct. 1 – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives today passed legislation authored by state Rep. Jared Solomon that would help defend Pennsylvanians’ personal information.  

The bill (H.B. 997) would require companies and other entities that collect personal information electronically to take reasonable steps to protect that data from hacking. It would also provide people with notice and allow consumers to take civil action to recover damages they sustained due to a breach. 

“Our personal information is under constant threat,” Solomon said. “Numerous high-profile breaches in recent years—such as those involving Equifax, Facebook, Target, Sears, Delta and others—have exposed sensitive data like credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, and other personal information. It’s clear we must do more to protect the private information of Pennsylvanians from falling into the wrong hands.” 

The bill now moves to the state Senate for consideration.