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HB1089Introduced in the House of Delegates

Consumer Protection - Data Broker Registry - Establishment

IntroducedHouse Economic Matters

Introduced by Chao Wu, District 9

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Establishing a data broker registry; defining "data broker" as a business that knowingly collects and sells or licenses personal consumer data to third parties with whom the consumer does not have a direct relationship; requiring certain data brokers to register each year with the Office of the Attorney General; requiring a data broker to report certain material changes to the Office of the Attorney General; and requiring the Office of the Attorney General to establish a certain publicly accessible, searchable database.

Where it stands

Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.

February 17, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. First Reading Economic Matters

  2. Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.

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