Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (25 Mar 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
What this bill does
S. 4211, the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act of 2026, aims to establish new rules for how companies collect and use personal information. The bill would require companies that determine the purpose and means of collecting or processing personal data to obtain consent from individuals before collecting or processing their data. This consent requirement would be stricter for sensitive personal data, such as government identifiers or health information, and would require explicit affirmative consent. Individuals would also have the right to know what data is being collected and for what purpose, and to be informed about data sharing with third parties.
The bill defines "personal data" broadly to include information that identifies or can be linked to an individual. It creates categories of "covered entities" and "service providers" that would be subject to these regulations, generally including businesses and nonprofit organizations that handle personal data. The bill outlines specific purposes for which personal data can be collected or processed without consent, such as providing requested services, complying with laws, or preventing immediate danger. It also addresses data retention, requiring the deletion or de-identification of sensitive personal data when no longer needed.
S. 4211 was introduced in the Senate on March 25, 2026, by Senator Jerry Moran. It has been referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been passed by either chamber of Congress or signed into law. The next steps would involve committee review, potential amendments, and votes in the Senate and then the House of Representatives before it could be sent to the President.
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Timeline
25 Mar 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Common questions
- What does S. 4211 do?
- S. 4211, the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act of 2026, aims to establish new rules for how companies collect and use personal information. The bill would require companies that determine the purpose and means of collecting or processing personal data to obtain consent from individuals before collecting or processing their data. This consent requirement would be stricter for sensitive personal data, such as government identifiers or health information, and would require explicit affirmative consent. Individuals would also have the right to know what data is being collected and for what purpose, and to be informed about data sharing with third parties. The bill defines "personal data" broadly to include information that identifies or can be linked to an individual. It creates categories of "covered entities" and "service providers" that would be subject to these regulations, generally including businesses and nonprofit organizations that handle personal data. The bill outlines specific purposes for which personal data can be collected or processed without consent, such as providing requested services, complying with laws, or preventing immediate danger. It also addresses data retention, requiring the deletion or de-identification of sensitive personal data when no longer needed. S. 4211 was introduced in the Senate on March 25, 2026, by Senator Jerry Moran. It has been referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been passed by either chamber of Congress or signed into law. The next steps would involve committee review, potential amendments, and votes in the Senate and then the House of Representatives before it could be sent to the President.
- Has S. 4211 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 4211. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 4211?
- S. 4211 was sponsored by Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R-KS), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 4211?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (25 Mar 2026).
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