HB 638 VA
Data brokers; regulation, civil penalties.
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Summary
This bill would establish regulations for data brokers operating in Virginia. Data brokers are companies that collect, maintain, and sell personal information and data about individuals. The bill would create a regulatory framework governing how data brokers operate, including requirements for transparency, security, and consumer rights. The bill would establish civil penalties for data brokers who violate the regulatory requirements.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 59.1 a chapter numbered 60, consisting of sections numbered 59.1-614 through 59.1-618, relating to regulation of data brokers; civil penalties.
Sponsor (1)
- Michelle Lopes Maldonado · primary
2 coauthors / cosponsors
- Bonita G. Anthony Democratic · cosponsor
- Rozia A. Henson, Jr. Democratic · cosponsor
Action history (7)
- Jan 13, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105301D · lower
- Jan 13, 2026 Referred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation · lower
- Jan 26, 2026 Assigned HST sub: Technology and Innovation · lower
- Feb 4, 2026 House subcommittee offered · lower
- Feb 4, 2026 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) · lower
- Feb 9, 2026 Continued to next session in Communications, Technology and Innovation (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · lower
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