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MD SB569

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Arthur Ellis

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits controllers from collecting, processing, sharing, or selling precise geolocation data for the purpose of targeted advertising without first obtaining the consumer's consent
  • Amends the definition of "process" to explicitly exclude the deletion of personal data and efforts to identify personal data solely for the purpose of deletion or data minimization, removing deletion from the regulated activities under the statute
  • Amends Maryland's existing Online Data Privacy law (Commercial Law Article §§ 14–4701 and 14–4707) introduced by Senator Ellis and assigned to the Senate Finance Committee
  • Takes effect October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Commercial Law - Online Data Privacy - Limits on Data Collection

Ethics

Last Action

Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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