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SB201Introduced in the Senate

Consumer Data Protection Act; protections for children, definitions.

Introduced

Introduced by David Suetterlein, District 4

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Consumer Data Protection Act; protections for children; definitions. Requires a controller or processor, as such terms are defined in relevant law, to obtain verifiable parental consent, defined in the bill, prior to registering any child younger than 18 years of age with the controller's or processor's product or service or before collecting, using, or disclosing such child's personal data.

Where it stands

Failed to report (defeated) in General Laws and Technology (7-Y 7-N 1-A)

February 4, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Failed to report (defeated) in General Laws and Technology (7-Y 7-N 1-A) · February 4, 2026

7

Yes

7

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100496D

  2. Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology

  3. Failed to report (defeated) in General Laws and Technology (7-Y 7-N 1-A)

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