Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 769: Consumer Data Protection Act; controller privacy notice; cookies; consumer consent.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 769 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on December 18, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Consumer Data Protection Act; controller privacy notice; cookies; consumer consent. Primary sponsor: Ryan McDougle (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2025): Left in General Laws and Technology.
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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; controller privacy notice; cookies; consumer consent. Requires the privacy notice that a controller must provide to consumers to include a method by which a consumer may opt out of the automatic placement of a data file, commonly referred to as a "cookie," on the consumer's computer or web browser and a disclosure of the purposes for which the data files are used. The bill prohibits controllers from using cookies, except those that are strictly necessary, without the prior express consent of the consumer and prohibits controllers from preventing access to their services if such consent is not granted. The bill also requires controllers to document and store proof of such consent and make available an easily accessible method by which consumers may withdraw such consent.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McDougle | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in General Laws and Technology
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB769)
- Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25102426D