Mont., Tenn. Lawmakers Pass Privacy Bills

Montana and Tennessee passed comprehensive privacy bills Friday, becoming the third and fourth states this year to do so. The Montana Senate voted 50-0 to pass the House-amended SB-384 at a livestreamed floor session. The House passed the bill unanimously earlier this week (see 2304180031). SB-384 next needs a signature from Gov. Greg Gianforte (R). Montana’s bill is based on Connecticut’s law. Tennessee's privacy bill also passed the legislature Friday. The Senate voted 29-0 for the House version (HB-1181), which passed the other chamber unanimously earlier this month (see 2304110031). "Without this legislation, your data is an unregulated space," said Senate sponsor Bo Watson (R). The bill needs approval from Gov. Bill Lee (R). Iowa earlier signed a bill into law. An Indiana measure awaits gubernatorial approval (see 2304140050).