Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 201: Consumer Data Protection Act; protections for children, definitions.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 201 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Consumer Data Protection Act; protections for children, definitions. Primary sponsor: David Suetterlein (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): Failed to report (defeated) in General Laws and Technology (7-Y 7-N 1-A).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Consumer Data Protection Act; protections for children; definitions. Requires a controller or processor, as such terms are defined in relevant law, to obtain verifiable parental consent, defined in the bill, prior to registering any child younger than 18 years of age with the controller's or processor's product or service or before collecting, using, or disclosing such child's personal data.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Suetterlein | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed to report (defeated) in General Laws and Technology (7-Y 7-N 1-A)
- Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100496D