Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 615: Consumer Data Protection Act; online device pricing, prohibition.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 615 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Consumer Data Protection Act; online device pricing, prohibition. Primary sponsor: Stella Pekarsky (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): Continued to next session in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N).
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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; online device pricing; prohibition. Provides that no controller or processor shall, in connection with a consumer transaction, generate, in whole or in part, a price offered to a consumer through the consumer's online device based on (i) the hardware or hardware state of the online device, as those terms are defined in the bill, (ii) the presence or absence of any software on the online device, or (iii) precise geolocation data of the online device when used to set a price based on inferences about the consumer made from such data. The bill provides for exemptions in certain instances.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stella Pekarsky | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
- Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103781D