Virginia House Bill 638

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Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3)
Status: Introduced on January 13 2026 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2026-02-09 - Continued to next session in Communications, Technology and Innovation (Voice Vote)
Text: Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [HTML]

Regulation of data brokers; civil penalties. Prohibits a person from acquiring personally identifiable information, defined in the bill, through fraudulent means or acquiring and using such information for the purpose of (i) stalking or harassing another person; (ii) committing a fraud, including identity theft, financial fraud, or email fraud; or (iii) engaging in unlawful discrimination, including employment discrimination or housing discrimination. The bill requires a data broker, defined in the bill, to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program that includes certain features and technical elements. The bill also requires a data broker operating in the Commonwealth, beginning on December 1, 2027, and annually thereafter, to register with the Secretary of the Commonwealth. The bill provides that a violation of its provisions constitutes a prohibited practice under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027.

Data brokers; regulation, civil penalties.

Del. Michelle Maldonado [D]

Del. Bonita Anthony [D]

Del. Rozia Henson [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2026-02-09	House	Continued to next session in Communications, Technology and Innovation (Voice Vote)
2026-02-04	House	Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
2026-02-04	House	House subcommittee offered
2026-01-26	House	Assigned HST sub: Technology and Innovation
2026-01-13	House	Referred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation
2026-01-13	House	Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105301D

Type	Source
Summary	https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB638
Text	https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB638/text/HB638
Text	https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB638/text/HB638HC1