Lawmakers preview data privacy bills and consumer-protection work
Feb 5, 2026
Representatives and senators discussed data privacy legislation modeled on a Connecticut act, committee primers with expert testimony, and efforts to give consumers and institutions tools to address data misuse and rising fraud losses.
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Representative Jonathan Cooper described the jurisdiction of the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee and highlighted ongoing work on data privacy and consumer protection. He said Rep. Monique Priestley has taken data privacy as a priority and that the committee will host an in-depth primer with multiple experts.
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