Halt Abusive Internet Lawsuits Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (3 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
H.R. 10263, the "Halt Abusive Internet Lawsuits Act of 2026," would limit legal claims related to online data collection used for commercial purposes. Specifically, it states that collecting, processing, or disclosing information or communications for a "commercial purpose"—such as business operations, marketing, advertising, or facilitating sales—cannot form the basis of a lawsuit or enforcement action under federal or state wiretapping, eavesdropping, pen register, or trap-and-trace laws. This includes California's Invasion of Privacy Act. The bill also states that any such lawsuits or enforcement actions already underway when the law takes effect could not continue.
The bill would affect businesses and website operators that use tools like cookies, pixels, chatbots, tags, and analytics in online commerce, shielding them from certain privacy-related legal claims tied to those practices. It would also affect consumers or others who have filed or might file such claims, as well as state authorities enforcing similar privacy statutes, by curtailing their ability to pursue these actions.
The bill was introduced in the House on September 3, 2026, by Rep. Russ Fulcher and referred to the House Judiciary Committee. No further action has occurred. It would need committee consideration, House and Senate passage, and the President's signature to become law.
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Timeline
3 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10263 do?
- H.R. 10263, the "Halt Abusive Internet Lawsuits Act of 2026," would limit legal claims related to online data collection used for commercial purposes. Specifically, it states that collecting, processing, or disclosing information or communications for a "commercial purpose"—such as business operations, marketing, advertising, or facilitating sales—cannot form the basis of a lawsuit or enforcement action under federal or state wiretapping, eavesdropping, pen register, or trap-and-trace laws. This includes California's Invasion of Privacy Act. The bill also states that any such lawsuits or enforcement actions already underway when the law takes effect could not continue. The bill would affect businesses and website operators that use tools like cookies, pixels, chatbots, tags, and analytics in online commerce, shielding them from certain privacy-related legal claims tied to those practices. It would also affect consumers or others who have filed or might file such claims, as well as state authorities enforcing similar privacy statutes, by curtailing their ability to pursue these actions. The bill was introduced in the House on September 3, 2026, by Rep. Russ Fulcher and referred to the House Judiciary Committee. No further action has occurred. It would need committee consideration, House and Senate passage, and the President's signature to become law.
- Has H.R. 10263 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10263. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10263?
- H.R. 10263 was sponsored by Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1] (R-ID), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10263?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (3 Sep 2026).
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