New York Sen. Jessica Ramos (D-13) and Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon (D-52) introduced S. 1241 and A. 6117, companion bills that would presume exposure to COVID-19 to be an occupational illness. https://www.insightsassociation.org/News-Updates/Industry-News/View/ArticleId/16782/New-York-S-1241-and-A-6117-Would-Presume-COVID-19-To-Be-an-Occupational-Disease ------------------------------
California Sen. Josh Becker (D-13) introduced S.B. 1059, legislation that would expand the California data broker registry's reach, requirements, and penalties for violations. California S.B. 1059 passed the Senate Judiciary Committee by a 9-1 vote on April 19, 2022, and the Senate Appropriations Committee 6-0 on May 16. https://www.insightsassociation.org/News-Updates/Industry-News/View/ArticleId/16783/California-S-B-1059-Would-Bring-Data-Broker-Registry-Under-Privacy-Agency-and-Increasing-Penalties ...
The California Social Media Platform Duty to Children Act (A.B. 2408) would restrict some online platforms from addicting children to the Internet, including through use or sale of their personal data. Terms in the bill are broad enough to include some insights companies/services, and violations would be subject to private lawsuits. https://www.insightsassociation.org/News-Updates/Industry-News/View/ArticleId/16781/California-Social-Media-Platform-Duty-to-Children-Act-A-B-2408 --------------- ...