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CT SB01356

CT SB01356
An Act Concerning Data Privacy, Online Monitoring, Social Media, Data Brokers And Connected Vehicle Services.


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Introduced
02/20/2025
In Committee
05/16/2025
Crossed Over
05/14/2025
Passed
Dead
06/04/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025 General Assembly

Bill Summary

To (1) amend various laws concerning (A) consumer data privacy and online monitoring by (i) defining and redefining various terms, (ii) modifying the applicability threshold for controllers and processors, (iii) modifying the entity-level and data-level exemptions, and (iv) imposing additional requirements regarding disclosures and sales of personal data, sensitive data and consumer health data, (B) social media by (i) redefining "social media platform", and (ii) prohibiting a social media platform from requiring a parent to establish an account to submit certain requests concerning a minor, and (C) youth data privacy and online monitoring by (i) defining "know", (ii) eliminating a rebuttable presumption, and (iii) modifying the scope of permissible controller conduct, and (2) provide for the registration and regulation of data brokers.

AI Summary

This bill introduces comprehensive data privacy and consumer protection legislation with multiple key provisions. The bill expands and refines consumer data privacy laws by modifying definitions, establishing new thresholds for data controllers, and creating enhanced protections for consumer data, particularly for minors and sensitive information. The bill requires businesses that meet certain data processing criteria to register as data brokers, implement strict data protection measures, and obtain consumer consent for processing personal data. It introduces new restrictions on how companies can collect, use, and sell personal data, with special provisions for minors' online privacy, including prohibitions on targeted advertising and precise geolocation tracking for underage users. Additionally, the bill includes a novel section on connected vehicle services that allows survivors of domestic violence to request termination of an abuser's access to vehicle-related digital services, providing a mechanism for protecting individuals from potential technological tracking or harassment. The legislation aims to give consumers more control over their personal data, increase transparency in data processing, and provide safeguards against potential misuse of personal information, with specific attention to protecting vulnerable populations like children and domestic violence survivors.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Other Sponsors (1)

General Law Committee (Joint)

Last Action

House Calendar Number 606 (on 05/16/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB01356&which_year=2025
Bill Analysis for SB-1356, as amended by Senate "A" https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/BA/PDF/2025SB-01356-R01-BA.PDF
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8421 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01356-R00LCO08421-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8429 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01356-R00LCO08429-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8405 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01356-R00LCO08405-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for SB-1356, As Amended by Senate "A" (LCO 8405) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/FN/PDF/2025SB-01356-R01-FN.PDF
Senate LCO Amendment #8429 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08429-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate Schedule A LCO# 8405 (D) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/amd/S/pdf/2025SB-01356-R00SA-AMD.pdf
Senate Schedule B LCO# 8421 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/amd/S/pdf/2025SB-01356-R00SB-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #8323 (D) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08323-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #8326 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08326-R00-AMD.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8326 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01356-R00LCO08326-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8323 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01356-R00LCO08323-FNA.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #8278 (D) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08278-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #8311 (D) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08311-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #8310 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08310-R00-AMD.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8310 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01356-R00LCO08310-FNA.PDF
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8311 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01356-R00LCO08311-FNA.PDF
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8278 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01356-R00LCO08278-FNA.PDF
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8182 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01356-R00LCO08182-FNA.PDF
Senate LCO Amendment #8182 (D) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08182-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #7953 (D) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO07953-R00-AMD.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 7953 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01356-R00LCO07953-FNA.PDF
BillText https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/S/PDF/2025SB-01356-R03-SB.PDF
BillText https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/S/PDF/2025SB-01356-R02-SB.PDF
Bill Analysis For File Copy 609 https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/BA/PDF/2025SB-01356-R000609-BA.PDF
Fiscal Note For File Copy 609 https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/FN/PDF/2025SB-01356-R000609-FN.PDF
BillText https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/S/PDF/2025SB-01356-R01-SB.PDF
BillText https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/S/PDF/2025SB-01356-R00-SB.PDF
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