HB 2212

This bill generally prohibits a state agency or local governmental entity, including its officers, employees, or contractors, that is required by law to be issued a warrant prior to obtaining personal information or sensitive data about an individual from knowingly purchas ing , licens ing , or otherwis e obtain ing the personal information or sensitive data from a controller in lieu of the warrant requirement. A n officer, employee, or contractor of a state agency or local governmental entity who violates such prohibition commits a Class B misdemeanor , punishable by a term of imprisonment of no greater than six months , a fine not to exceed 500, or both, However, this bill provides that it is not a violation of the prohibition above if the personal information or sensitive data is purchased, licensed, or otherwise obtained under any of the following circumstances:  If necessary to respond to a call for emergency services placed by the individual to whom the personal information or sensitive data relates .  To prevent imminent danger to the life of the individual to whom the personal information or sensitive data relates .  To prevent imminent danger to the public .  With the express, written consent of the individual to whom the personal information or sensitive data relates .  If required by federal law or a valid federal court order.