HB5221 - 104th General Assembly

CONSUMER DATA PRIVACY ACT
Last Action
3/27/2026 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Consumer Data Privacy Act. Sets forth provisions concerning agreements between personal data processors and controllers. Provides for consumer personal data rights, including the right to opt out of the processing of personal data concerning the consumer for purposes of targeted advertising, the sale of personal data, or profiling in furtherance of automated decisions that produce legal effects. Sets forth provisions concerning the responsibilities of controllers; requirements for small businesses; and data privacy and protection assessments. Provides for civil penalties. Preempts home rule. Amends the Freedom of Information Act to make a conforming change. Effective January 1, 2027.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/05/2026 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
2/10/2026 House First Reading
2/10/2026 House Referred to Rules Committee
3/04/2026 House Assigned to Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, & IT Committee
3/27/2026 House Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee