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Committee advances HB 78 to create state consumer data privacy framework
Summary
The Commerce Committee voted to move House Bill 78, the Consumer Data Privacy Protection Act sponsored by Chairman Nielsen, out of committee after adopting an amendment that extends the bill's effective date and updates statutory references.
House Bill 78, the Consumer Data Privacy Protection Act sponsored by Chairman Nielsen, was advanced out of the Commerce Committee on a voice vote after members adopted an amendment updating references and extending the bill's effective date.
Committee members said the bill seeks to create a legal framework for consumer data protection in the state. Representative Napoleon Nelson introduced Amendment A00126, which "updates states throughout the bill and extends the effective date from 6 months to 1 year," and members adopted the amendment without recorded opposition.
Chairman Lawrence asked for and received motions to bring the bill and the amendment forward. Representative Parker moved the amendment and Representative Cephas seconded it; members registered no negative votes and the amendment "passed." During subsequent discussion, Representative Marcel said he would support the bill while noting stakeholders would continue to provide feedback and that "there's going to be still some work done on this and some issues addressed." Another member said the bill balances protecting privacy with avoiding "onerous regulations on business," and anticipated possible floor amendments.
With no negative votes recorded, the committee moved HB 78 as amended out of committee to the full House. The committee did not record a roll-call tally in the transcript; members indicated the amendment and final motion passed by voice vote with no negative votes observed.
