Va. Legislature Passes Kids' Privacy Measure

March 5, 2024 |State Telecom

Virginia lawmakers approved bills that add children-specific protections to the state’s comprehensive consumer privacy law. The Senate voted 39-0 Monday for HB-707, which passed the House in a 98-0 vote on Feb. 6. On Friday, the House voted 97-0 Friday to approve the identical Senate bill, SB-361, which previously passed the Senate in a 40-0 vote on Feb. 9. The legislation requires a Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) signature.