Committee debates aligning S.71 with Connecticut 2025 privacy law
Committee members discussed aligning S.71 with Connecticut's 2025 privacy updates while removing certain sensitive-data definitions and adjusting HIPAA exemptions; staff proposed limiting private suits to very large companies and ensuring an implementation window and technical assistance for small businesses.
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The Committee of Commerce & Economic Development met May 7, 2026, to review S.71, a proposed consumer privacy bill. David Barhouse, chair, said the committee would seek drafting help from staff and that the group was considering using Connecticut's 2025 privacy law as the baseline for the state draft.
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