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VA SB338

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Russet Perry

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits data controllers from selling or offering for sale precise geolocation data concerning consumers, adding this as a new responsibility under Virginia's Consumer Data Protection Act

  • Amends § 59.1-578 of the Code of Virginia to expand data controller transparency and responsibility requirements

  • Maintains existing protections requiring consumer consent before processing sensitive data and compliance with the federal Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) for children's data

  • Preserves requirements that controllers limit data collection to what is adequate, relevant, and reasonably necessary for disclosed purposes and maintain appropriate security practices

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

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

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Communications, Technology and Innovation2/6/2026
General Laws and Technology1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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