HB654Virginia2026 sessionIntroduced
Consumer Data Protection Act; definition of "biometric data"; consent required for processing.
Facial recognition & biometricsConsumer protection & disclosureData privacy & training dataChild safety (incl. AI-CSAM)Studies, task forces & definitions
Plain-language summary
Amends Virginia's Consumer Data Protection Act to define biometric data and require companies to obtain individual consent before processing it, with added protections for known children's data.
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History
Jan 13, 2026
HPrefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103138D
Jan 13, 2026
HReferred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation
Jan 26, 2026
HAssigned HST sub: Technology and Innovation
Feb 4, 2026
HHouse subcommittee offered
Feb 4, 2026
HSubcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N)
Feb 18, 2026
HLeft in Committee Communications, Technology and Innovation
Progress
IntroducedJan 13, 2026
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
MM
Rep. Michelle Maldonado (D)Prime sponsor
IS
Rep. Irene Shin (D)
JA
Rep. Jessica Anderson (D)
BA
Rep. Bonita Anthony (D)
NC
Rep. Nadarius Clark (D)
NC
Rep. Nicole Cole (D)
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