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VA SB338
VA SB338Consumer Data Protection Act; data controller responsibilities, precise geolocation data.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
Passed
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Consumer Data Protection Act to add a new responsibility for data controllers, which are entities that determine the purposes and means of processing personal data. Specifically, it prohibits controllers from selling or offering for sale "precise geolocation data," which refers to data that identifies the specific physical location of a consumer or device. This addition aims to provide consumers with greater control over the sharing of their highly sensitive location information.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Approved by Governor-Chapter 820 (effective 7/1/2026) (on 04/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB338 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB338) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1196669.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB338/text/SB338ER |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB338) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1191147.PDF |
| House Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB338/text/SB338EDOC |
| Communications, Technology and Innovation Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB338/text/SB338AH1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB338/text/SB338 |
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