HB1368Introduced in the House of Delegates
Consumer Data Protection Act; individual action for damages or penalty, social media platforms.
Introduced by Joshua Thomas, District 21
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Consumer Data Protection Act; individual action for damages or penalty; social media platforms. Allows a parent or minor who suffers loss as the result of a violation of Consumer Data Protection Act provisions relating to social media platforms to initiate an action against a controller or processor in violation of such provisions. The bill requires a parent or minor to provide a controller or processor 30 days' written notice and an opportunity for the controller or processor to cure the noticed violation prior to initiating such an action.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Communications, Technology and Innovation
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (10-Y 0-N) · February 4, 2026
10
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
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What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | 7 | Yes |
| Holly Seibold | 12 | Yes |
| Rozia Henson | 19 | Yes |
| J.J. Singh | 26 | Yes |
| Marty Martinez | 29 | Yes |
| Delores Oates | 31 | Yes |
| Joseph McNamara | 40 | Yes |
| Karen Hamilton | 62 | Yes |
| Lindsey Dougherty | 75 | Yes |
| Charlie Schmidt | 77 | Yes |
Bill history
Presented and ordered printed 26104952D
Referred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation
Assigned HST sub: Technology and Innovation
Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (10-Y 0-N)
Left in Committee Communications, Technology and Innovation
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