Keypoint: Last week the Texas Senate passed a comprehensive data privacy bill, the Tennessee Governor signed HB 1181 into law, and the Connecticut Senate passed a health/children’s privacy bill.
Below is the eighteenth weekly update on the status of proposed state privacy legislation in 2023.
We are regularly updating our 2023 State Privacy Law Tracker, 2023 State Children’s Privacy Law Tracker, and 2023 State Biometric Privacy Law Tracker. We encourage you to bookmark the pages for easy reference.
Table of Contents
- What’s New?
- Upcoming Hearings
- Consumer Data Privacy Bills
- Biometric Privacy Bills
- Children’s Privacy Bills
- Data Broker Bills
- Health Data Privacy Bills
- Automated Employment Decision Tools Bills
- Algorithmic Discrimination Bills
1. What’s New?
The big news last week was the Texas Senate passing Representative Capriglione’s comprehensive data privacy bill (HB 4) by a 30-0 vote. The bill was amended in the Senate so it will need to be considered further by the House before it officially passes the legislature.
In Tennessee, Governor Bill Lee signed HB 1181 in law, making Tennessee the eighth state to pass comprehensive data privacy legislation.
With the rush of bills passed this year combined with the existing laws, we thought it would be helpful to compile the below visual depiction of the timeline for upcoming effective dates of state privacy laws.
In New Jersey, SB 332 was reported out of the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee with amendments. The bill previously passed the Senate in February. The same committee also reported out a companion bill, A1971. The bills are narrow, somewhat similar to the Nevada Online Privacy Protection Act although they currently require consumers to opt in to the sale of their personally identifiable information.
In Vermont, the House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development held two meetings on H.121 prior to the legislature closing on May 12.
In addition, one new comprehensive privacy bill was introduced in Delaware (HB 154).
In health and children’s data privacy bill news, the Connecticut Senate unanimously passed Senator Maroney’s SB3. The bill amends last year’s Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA) to add additional provisions and protections for consumer health data. It also amends the CTDPA to fix a typo in the scienter requirement for targeted advertising to children, i.e., it changes the standard from “actual knowledge and wilfully disregards” to “actual knowledge or wilfully disregards.” Finally, the bill contains new requirements for the protection of children’s personal data. The bill now heads to the House for consideration.
In other health data privacy bill news, a bill modeled off the Washington My Health My Data Act was introduced in Maine (LD 1902).
Finally, the New Jersey Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee combined and reported out two data broker bills (A4811 and A5254).
2. Upcoming Hearings
May 15
Public hearing on Texas HB 18 (children’s social media) in Senate State Affairs Committee
Hearing on Louisiana SB162 (children’s social media) in Senate Committee on Finance
May 16
Hearing on Delaware HB 154 (data privacy) in House Technology and Telecommunications Committee
May 18
Hearing on California SB 362 (data brokers) in Senate Appropriations Committee
Hearing on California SB 287 (children’s privacy) in Senate Appropriations Committee
3. Consumer Data Privacy Bills
The below states are considering consumer data privacy bills. These bills are also tracked on our 2023 State Privacy Law Tracker.
Delaware
Delaware lawmakers introduced HB 154 on May 12, 2023.
Florida
The Florida legislature passed SB 262 on May 4, 2023.
Hawaii
The Hawaii legislature closed without passing SB 974, SB 1110, and HB 1497.
Illinois
Representative Kam Buckner introduced HB 1381 – the Right to Know Act on January 24, 2023. The bill is narrow, focusing on disclosures and access to personal information. On March 10, 2023, the bill was referred to the Rules Committee. A companion bill was filed under bill number SB 1365. That bill was referred to Assignments.
On February 17, Representative Rashid introduced HB 3385. The bill is based on the federal American Data Privacy and Protection Act. The bill was referred to the Senate Rules Committee.
Indiana
On May 1, 2023, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed SB 5 in law, making Indiana the seventh state to pass comprehensive consumer data privacy legislation.
Iowa
On March 28, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed SF 262 into law, making Iowa the sixth state to pass comprehensive consumer data privacy legislation.
Kentucky
The Kentucky legislature closed without passing a bill.
Louisiana
Louisiana is considering SB 199. The bill is sponsored by Representative Daryl Deshotel, who sponsored HB 987 in 2022. On April 10, 2023, the bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs.
Maryland
The Maryland legislature closed without passing SB 0698 and HB 0807.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts lawmakers introduced three competing bills.
First, on January 18 and 19, 2023, the Massachusetts Data Privacy Protection Act (MDPPA) was filed in both the Senate (SD 745) by Senator Cynthia Stone Creem and in the House (HD2281) by Representatives Andres Vargas and David Rogers. That bill is based on the federal American Data Privacy Protection Act with additional provisions relating to workplace surveillance.
Second, on January 20, 2023, the Massachusetts Information Privacy and Security Act (MIPSA) was introduced in both the Senate (SD1971) by Senator Barry Finegold and in the House (HD 3263) by Representative Daniel Carey.
Third, Representative Russell Holmes introduced HD 3245 – the Internet Bill of Rights.
Minnesota
Two Republican Senators introduced SF 950, which requires consent for the collection of personal information. The bill was referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee. On February 16, 2023, a companion bill, HF 1892, was filed in the House.
On February 6, 2023, Representative Mohamud Noor introduced HF 1367. The bill was referred to the Commerce Finance and Policy Committee.
On March 1, 2023, Representative Elkins introduced HF 2309. A companion Senate bill (SF 2915) was filed on March 15, 2023.
Mississippi
The Mississippi legislature closed without passing SB 2080.
Montana
Senator Zolnikov’s SB 384 passed the legislature on April 21, 2023.
New Hampshire
On January 19, 2023, a bipartisan and bicameral group of lawmakers led by Senator Sharon Carson introduced SB 255. On March 16, 2023, an amended version of the bill passed the Senate. In May 2023, the House suspended consideration of the bill for six months.
New Jersey
On February 2, 2023, the Senate voted 27-11 to pass S332. The bill is narrow, perhaps most similar to the Nevada Online Privacy Protection Act. An amended version of the bill was reported out of the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee on May 11, 2023. The same committee also reported out a companion bill A1971. A505 remains in committee. It also is not as broad as the other bills discussed in this section. On March 13, 2023, Senator Gopal introduced S3714, which is a companion bill to A505.
New York
On January 4, 2023, Democrat Senator Kevin Thomas introduced S365. The bill was referred to the Consumer Protection Committee, which passed the bill by a 4-1 vote. The bill is now with the Internet and Technology Committee. Senator Thomas introduced S6701 last year.
On January 9, 2023, lawmakers also introduced A417, which would create consumer rights around access to and transfers of personal information. The bill was referred to the Consumer Affairs and Protection Committee.
On January 17, 2023, a group of lawmakers introduced the Online Consumer Protection Act (A1366). The bill was referred to the Consumer Affairs and Protection Committee.
On January 19, 2023, Senator Brian Kavanagh introduced the Digital Fairness Act (SB2277). The bill was referred to the Internet and Technology Committee. Both of the bills were filed in 2022.
On January 26, 2023, Assemblymember Vanel introduced the New York Data Protection Act (A 2587). The bill was referred to the Government Operations committee.
On January 30, 2023, Senator Hoylman-Sigal introduced S3162, which is a narrow bill. The bill was referred to the Consumer Protection Committee. A companion house bill also was filed under bill number A 4374.
On March 8, 2023, Senator Comrie introduced the It’s Your Data Act (S5555). The bill was referred to the Codes Committee.
On April 3, 2023, Assemblymember Solages introduced A6319, which is based on the federal American Data Privacy and Protection Act.
North Carolina
Lawmakers introduced SB 525 on April 4, 2023. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Rules and Operations.
Oklahoma
Republican Representative Josh West pre-filed HB 1030 – the Oklahoma Computer Data Privacy Act (OCDPA). The bill passed the House by a vote of 84-11 on March 8. It is now with the Senate Rules Committee.
Oregon
Democrat Senator Floyd Prozanski and Democrat Representative Paul Hovley introduced SB 619 at the request of Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum. The Attorney General’s office convened a work group over the summer and fall to work on the bill. On March 7, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a public hearing on an amended version of the bill. A work group session was held on April 3, 2023. On April 12, 2023, the bill was referred to the Ways and Means Committee.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is considering HB 708. The bill is sponsored by Representative Malcom Kenyatta, who sponsored HB 2257 in 2022.
Rhode Island
Lawmakers filed H 5354 on February 3, 2023. The bill was referred to the House Innovation, Internet & Technology Committee, which recommended that the bills be held for further study.
On March 23, a group of Senators introduced SB 754. The bill was referred to the Senate Commerce committee. On May 2, 2023, the committee recommended that the measure be held for further study.
A companion bill was filed in the House (HB 6236). On April 4, 2023, the House Innovation, Internet & Technology Committee held a hearing on HB 6236. The Committee recommended that the bill be held for further study.
Tennessee
Governor Bill Lee signed HB 1181 on May 11, 2023 making Tennessee the eighth state to pass comprehensive consumer data privacy legislation.
Texas
Representative Capriglione’s Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (HB 4) unanimously passed the House on April 5, 2023, and the Senate on May 11, 2023.
Texas lawmakers also are considering HB 4854. That bill was introduced on March 10 and referred to the House Business & Industry Committee.
Vermont
The Vermont legislature closed without passing H.121.
Washington
The Washington legislature closed without passing HB 1616.
West Virginia
The West Virginia legislature closed without passing HB 3498 and HB 3453.
4. Biometric Privacy Bills
The following states are considering BIPA-like biometric information privacy bills. The bills are also tracked on our 2023 State Biometric Privacy Law Tracker.
Arizona
The Arizona legislature closed without passing SB1238.
Hawaii
The Hawaii legislature closed without passing SB 1085.
Kentucky
The Kentucky legislature closed without passing HB 483.
Maryland
The Maryland legislature closed without passing HB 33 and SB0169.
Massachusetts
Representative Fernandes introduced H.63 and Senator Montigny introduced S.195. On April 6, 2023, S.195 was discharged to the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
Mississippi
The Mississippi legislature closed without passing HB 467.
Missouri
Representative Doug Clemens introduced HB 1047 on February 6, 2023. On May 12, 2023, the bill was referred to the Emerging Issues Committee. Missouri Representative Lovasco introduced HB 1225 on February 23, 2023. On April 5, 2023, HB 1225 was referred to the Special Committee on Government Accountability.
Minnesota
Senator Lucero introduced SF 954. The bill was referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee. On March 2, 2023, Representative Scott introduced HF 2532 – a companion bill to SF 954.
New York
On January 17, 2023, a group of New York lawmakers introduced the New York Biometric Privacy Act (A1362). The bill was referred to the Consumer Affairs and Protection Committee. On February 9, 2023, a companion bill (S4457) was cross-filed in the Senate and referred to the Consumer Protection Committee.
On January 20, 2023, Senator John Liu introduced S2390, which would prohibit private entities from using biometric data for any advertising, marketing or any other identified activities. The bill was referred to the Consumer Protection Committee.
Tennessee
The Tennessee legislature closed without passing SB 339 and HB 932.
Vermont
The Vermont legislature closed without passing H.121.
5. Children’s Privacy Bills
The following states are considering legislation to regulate children’s privacy. This list of bills is not intended to cover student data privacy bills. The bills are also tracked on our 2023 State Children’s Privacy Law Tracker.
Arkansas
The Arkansas legislature passed SB 396 (social media regulation) and the bill was signed by the Governor.
California
On February 2, 2023, Senator Skinner introduced SB 287. This bill prohibits a social media platform from using a design, algorithm, or feature that it knows, or which by the exercise of reasonable care should have known, causes child users to do any of certain things, including experience addiction to the social media platform. The California Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on SB 287 on April 11, 2023. The Committee passed an amended version of the bill and re-referred it to the Senate Appropriations Committee, which passed the bill by a 7-0 vote.
On February 17, 2023, Senator Stern introduced the Let Parents Choose Protection Act of 2023 (SB 845). The bill requires large social media platform providers to create, maintain, and make available to third-party safety software providers a set of real-time application programming interfaces, through which a child or a parent or legal guardian of a child may delegate permission to a third-party safety software provider to manage the child’s online interactions, content, and account settings. The bill has been referred to the Judiciary Committee.
California lawmakers are also considering SB 764 – a social media regulation bill.
Connecticut
The Connecticut Senate unanimously passed SB 3 on May 11, 2023. The bill is now with the House.
Florida
The Florida legislature closed without passing HB 591.
Kansas
On February 8, 2023, Senator Holscher introduced SB22, which requires parents to be notified if a child downloads an app. The bill was referred to the Committee on Federal and State Affairs.
Illinois
Lawmakers introduced SB1739 (Minor Online Data Privacy Act) and HB 3880 (Children’s Privacy Protection and Parental Empowerment Act). On March 10, 2023, HB 3880 was re-referred to the Rules Committee.
Iowa
The Iowa legislature closed without passing HF 712.
Louisiana
Louisiana lawmakers are considering SB 162. The bill was reported out of the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs and recommitted to the Finance Committee.
Maryland
The Maryland legislature closed without passing SB 844 and HB 901.
Massachusetts
Representative Rogers introduced HD 2325 (An Act Relative to Internet Privacy Rights for Children).
Minnesota
On February 9, 2023, Minnesota lawmakers introduced HF 1503, which seeks to regulate social media. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law committee.
On February 27, 2023, Senator Matthews introduced SF 2101.
On February 27, 2023, Representatives Bahner and Elkins introduced HF 2257, a bill based on the California Age-Appropriate Design Code. That bill was referred to the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law committee, which held a hearing and referred the bill back to the Commerce committee. On April 12, the bill was added to HF 2680 – the omnibus commerce bill.
A companion senate bill (SF 2810) was filed on March 13, 2023. The Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection held a hearing on the Senate companion bill on March 23, 2023. The committee re-referred an amended version of the bill to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety.
Nevada
A group of lawmakers introduced AB 320 – a bill modeled off the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act. On April 15, the bill was marked as “no further action allowed.”
New Jersey
Democrat Assemblyman Conaway, Jr. introduced A4919 on December 5, 2022. The bill was referred to the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee. A companion bill (S3493) was introduced by Democrat Senator Vitale on January 19, 2023, and referred to the Law and Public Safety Committee. The bill appears to be based on the California Age-Appropriate Design Code law that passed in 2022.
Lawmakers also introduced A5069 and S3608, which prohibit social media platforms from using certain practices or features that cause child users to become addicted to the platform. On March 16, 2023, A5069 was referred to the Assembly Health Committee. On March 20, 2023, it was reported and referred to the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
On March 20, 2023, the Assembly Health Committee favorably reported A5069. The bill was referred to the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
New Mexico
The New Mexico legislature closed without passing SB 319.
New York
A group of lawmakers filed the New York Child Data Privacy and Protection Act (S3281) on January 30, 2023. The bill was referred to the Internet and Technology Committee. A companion bill was filed in the Assembly (A 4967). Lawmakers are also considering S6418.
North Carolina
The House Judiciary Committee favorably reported an amended version of HB 644 – the Social Media Algorithmic Control in Information Technology Act. The bill was re-referred to the House Appropriations Committee. The bill description states that it “combat[s] social media addiction by requiring that social media platforms respect the privacy of North Carolina users’ data and not use a North Carolina minor’s data for advertising or algorithmic recommendations.”
Lawmakers also are considering the Let Parents Choose Act / Sammy’s Law of 2023 (HB 773).
Oregon
Democrat Senator Chris Gorsek introduced SB196. The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee. The bill appears to be based on the California Age-Appropriate Design Code law that passed in 2022.
South Carolina
Senator Verdin introduced S404, which would prohibit operators of internet-based applications from using automated decision systems to place content on social media platforms for users under the age of 18.
Texas
Texas lawmakers are considering HB 896, which prohibits an individual between 13 and 18 years of age from using a social media platform; HB 2155, which regulates children’s use of social media; HB 18, which creates a duty for digital service providers to prevent harm to children; HB 4412, which restricts a digital service providers online agreements with minors; and HB 4948, which is based on the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act.
The Texas House passed HB 18 by a 125-20 vote. On May 4, 2023, it was referred to the Senate State Affairs Committee.
HB 896, 2155, 4412, and 4948 were referred to the House Youth Health & Safety, Select Committee.
Utah
The Utah Governor signed SB 152 and HB 311 into law on March 23, 2023.
Virginia
The Virginia legislature closed without passing HB 1688 and SB 1026.
West Virginia
The West Virginia legislature closed without passing HB 2460 and HB 2964.
6. Data Broker Bills
The following states are considering bills that would regulate data brokers:
California
California lawmakers are considering SB 362 – the California Deletion Act. Among other things, the bill moves oversight for California’s data broker registry from the Attorney General to the California Privacy Protection Agency and requires the Agency to establish an accessible deletion mechanism that allows a consumer, through a single verifiable consumer request, to request that every data broker that maintains any personal information delete any personal information related to that consumer held by the data broker or associated service provider or contractor. The bill was voted out of the Senate Judiciary Committee by a 9-2 vote on April 25, 2023.
New Jersey
Democrat Assemblyman William Moen, Jr. introduced A4811 on October 20, 2022. The bill was referred to the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.
Democrat Assemblyman John McKeon introduced A5254 on February 28, 2023. The bill was referred to the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.
On May 11, 2023, the two bills were combined and unanimously voted out of the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.
Oregon
HB 2052 was introduced at the request of the Attorney General’s office. The Business and Labor Committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2023 and work session on February 6. On February 13, 2023, the bill was referred to the Ways and Means Committee. Last year lawmakers considered HB 4017.
Texas
Lawmakers are considering SB 2105. The Texas Senate passed the bill by a 29-2 vote on May 3, 2023.
Vermont
The Vermont legislature closed without passing H.121.
Washington
The Washington legislature closed without passing HB1799.
7. Health Data Privacy Bills
The following states are considering bills that would create new or additional privacy protections for health data processed by private entities:
Connecticut
The Connecticut Senate unanimously passed SB 3 on May 11, 2023. The bill is now with the House.
Illinois
On February 9, 2023, Senator Villanueva introduced SB1601. The bill was referred to the Assignments Committee. The bill currently lacks text.
On February 17, 2023, Illinois Representative Ann Williams introduced HB 3603. The bill was referred to the Rules Committee. On March 9, the bill was placed on calendar second reading – short debate.
Maryland
The Maryland legislature closed without passing HB 995 and SB 790.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts lawmakers filed two health data privacy companion bills – SD 2118 and HD 3855.
Maine
Lawmakers are considering LD 1902.
Nevada
A group of lawmakers introduced SB 370 on March 23, 2023. The bill was referred to the Commerce and Labor Committee. It passed the Senate on April 25.
New York
Senator Liz Krueger filed SB 158 on January 4, 2023. The bill was referred to the Senate Internet and Technology Committee. A companion bill was filed in the Assembly (A 4983).
Virginia
The Virginia legislature closed without passing HB 2219 and SB 1432.
Washington
The My Health My Data Act (HB 1155) was signed into law on April 27, 2023. You can find our analysis of the bill as it passed the House here and as is passed the legislature here.
8. Automated Employment Decision Tools Bills
The following states are considering bills that would regulate the use of automated employment decision tools. These bills are similar to New York City Local Law 144.
New Jersey
A group of assembly members introduced A4909 on December 5, 2022. On January 19, 2023, the Assembly Labor Committee favorably reported the bill by a vote of 8-1.
An identical bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Andrew Zwicker under bill number S1926. That bill was referred to the Senate Labor Committee.
New York
Representative Latoya Joyner introduced A567 on January 9, 2023. The bill was referred to the Labor Committee. A companion bill (S5641) was introduced in the Senate on March 10, 2023, and referred to the Labor Committee.
Vermont
The Vermont legislature closed without passing H.114.
9. Algorithmic Discrimination Bills
These bills would protect against algorithmic discrimination and promote transparency.
California
California AB 331 would regulate the use of automated decision tools, which the bill defines as “a system or service that uses artificial intelligence and has been specifically developed and marketed to, or specifically modified to, make, or be a controlling factor in making, consequential decisions.” The Assembly Committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection passed an amended version of the bill by an 8-3 vote on April 11. The Judiciary Committee passed the bill by an 8-3 vote on April 18.
Minnesota
On February 8, 2023, lawmakers introduced SF 1441. The bill would make it unlawful for “an owner, operator, or provider of an interactive computer service to restrict, either directly, manually, or through the use of an algorithm, a user’s account or content based on race, sex, political ideology, or religious beliefs.” The bill was referred to the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee.
Washington, DC
On February 2, 2023, councilmembers introduced the Stop Discrimination by Algorithms Act of 2023 (B25-0114). The bill was referred to the Committee on Business and Economic Development, and Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety. On February 10, 2023, a notice of intent to act was published in the District of Columbia register.
