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VA HB1368
VA HB1368Consumer Data Protection Act; individual action for damages or penalty, social media platforms.
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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Consumer Data Protection Act to allow parents or minors to take legal action against companies, referred to as "controllers" or "processors" (entities that handle personal data), if they suffer a loss due to violations of specific provisions related to social media platforms. Before filing a lawsuit, the parent or minor must give the company 30 days' written notice of the alleged violation and allow them an opportunity to fix it. If the company fails to correct the violation or breaches a promise to do so, the parent or minor can sue to recover actual damages or a minimum of $500 per violation, with potential for increased damages if the violation was willful. They may also seek court orders to stop the violations, recover attorney fees, and court costs, with these individual remedies being in addition to any enforcement actions the Attorney General can take.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left in Committee Communications, Technology and Innovation (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1368 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1368/text/HB1368 |
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