HB 1694-FN (2026): relative to the regulation of and protections for personal data obtained by websites and data brokers.
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HB 1694-FN (2026)
relative to the regulation of and protections for personal data obtained by websites and data brokers.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Business and Industry
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2026, with 9 people signed in online: 5 in support and 4 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 21, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Alice Wade (D - Straf 15) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Joseph Barton (R - Graf 1)
- Rep. Henry Giasson (R - Hills 29)
- Rep. Heath Howard (D - Straf 4)
- Rep. Patrick Long (D - Hills 26)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 2026, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, GP 230
- January 21, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, GP 230
- February 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- February 5, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary
- January 21, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/21/2026 10:00 am GP 230
- January 21, 2026: Executive Session: 01/21/2026 10:00 am GP 230
- January 21, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/21/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- February 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026