Virginia · HB654 · 2026 session
Consumer Data Protection Act; definition of "biometric data"; consent required for processing.
IntroducedLeft in Committee Communications, Technology and Innovation · Feb 18, 2026
In plain language
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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Legislative history
6 actions · newest first- Feb 18, 2026HouseLeft in Committee Communications, Technology and Innovation
- Feb 4, 2026HouseSubcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N)
- Feb 4, 2026HouseHouse subcommittee offered
- Jan 26, 2026HouseAssigned HST sub: Technology and Innovation
- Jan 13, 2026HouseReferred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation
- Jan 13, 2026HousePrefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103138D