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SB338Introduced in the Senate

Consumer Data Protection Act; data controller responsibilities, precise geolocation data.

Passed

Introduced by Russet Perry, District 31

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Consumer Data Protection Act; data controller responsibilities; precise geolocation data. Provides that, for purposes of the Consumer Data Protection Act, a controller of personal data shall not sell or offer for sale precise geolocation data concerning a consumer.

Where it stands

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0820)

April 13, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House of Delegates votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

4 recorded votes · each counted separately

SenateStage: House Amendment agreed to by Senate · March 2, 2026

40

Yes

0

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

40 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 26100141D

  2. Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology

  3. Reported from General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)

  4. Rules suspended

  5. Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (38-Y 0-N 0-A)

  6. Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  7. Read second time

  8. Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)

  9. Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)

  10. Placed on Calendar

  11. Read first time

  12. Referred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation

  13. Reported from Communications, Technology and Innovation with amendment(s) (22-Y 0-N)

  14. Read second time

  15. Read third time

  16. committee amendment agreed to

  17. Engrossed by House as amended

  18. Passed House with amendment (96-Y 0-N 0-A)

  19. House Amendment agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)

  20. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB338)

  21. Enrolled

  22. Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB338ER)

  23. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB338)

  24. Signed by Speaker

  25. Signed by President

  26. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026

  27. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

  28. Approved by Governor-Chapter 820 (effective 7/1/2026)

  29. Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0820)

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