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Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 338: Consumer Data Protection Act; data controller responsibilities, precise geolocation data.

Enacted Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 338 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Consumer Data Protection Act; data controller responsibilities, precise geolocation data. Primary sponsor: Russet Perry (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 820 (effective 7/1/2026).

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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; data controller responsibilities; precise geolocation data. Provides that, for purposes of the Consumer Data Protection Act, a controller of personal data shall not sell or offer for sale precise geolocation data concerning a consumer.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Russet PerryPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate31
David SuetterleinCo-sponsorRepublicanSenate4

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Approved by Governor-Chapter 820 (effective 7/1/2026)
  2. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
  3. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
  4. Signed by President
  5. Signed by Speaker
  6. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB338)
  7. Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB338ER)
  8. Enrolled
  9. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB338)
  10. House Amendment agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
  11. Passed House with amendment (96-Y 0-N 0-A)
  12. Engrossed by House as amended

Showing 12 most recent of 28 actions. Full history

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source