Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 1368
Consumer Data Protection Act; individual action for damages or penalty, social media platforms.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Joshua E. Thomas (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Consumer Data Protection Act; individual action for damages or penalty; social media platforms. Allows a parent or minor who suffers loss as the result of a violation of Consumer Data Protection Act provisions relating to social media platforms to initiate an action against a controller or processor in violation of such provisions. The bill requires a parent or minor to provide a controller or processor 30 days' written notice and an opportunity for the controller or processor to cure the noticed violation prior to initiating such an action.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 House | Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 18, 2026 · House
Left in Committee Communications, Technology and Innovation - Feb 4, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (10-Y 0-N) - Jan 29, 2026 · House
Assigned HST sub: Technology and Innovation - Jan 20, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation - Jan 20, 2026 · House
Presented and ordered printed 26104952D