State Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) sitting on a committee meeting in the Anderson House Office Building in Lansing.
LANSING, Mich., Nov. 15, 2024 — State Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) introduced legislation protecting private reproductive health data stored on family planning software and applications. Known as the Reproductive Health Data Privacy Act, House Bill 6077 would prohibit online family planning services from obtaining a person’s reproductive health data without informed consent, from using that data for purposes beyond the application’s explicit services, and from retaining that data for longer than the time it takes to complete the authorized service.
“Reproductive health decisions are deeply personal, and Michiganders deserve to know they can trust their family planning services,” Xiong said. “Every person has a fundamental right to privacy, especially in health care spaces — reproductive health information should be no different. My bill will protect Michiganders’ right to securely use family planning services, empowering them to navigate and understand their reproductive options with peace of mind.”
As technology advances and software applications become widely utilized for managing data and information, this legislation will ensure that individuals’ rights are protected. The legislation is the latest development in the Legislature’s strides toward safeguarding family planning services in Michigan, including the Reproductive Health Act and IVF protections.
“We’ve taken immense steps in Michigan to keep politics out of your personal health care decisions — this bill continues that work, keeping third parties out of your health care data,” Xiong continued. “Family planning software and applications are incredibly useful tools for people to take control of their reproductive health journey. I am committed to ensuring Michiganders can trust the tools at their disposal to plan for their family and health with autonomy.”
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