CONSENT Act
Bill Summary
Requires online service providers to obtain users' consent before collecting and sharing their personal data, and funds efforts to educate the public about online data collection practices. Establishes rules for how companies can collect, use, and share personal data.
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Bill Journey
- Jun 8, 2026
- Jun 8, 2026You Are Here
The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
This bill affects social media users, online shoppers, and anyone who shares personal data online, by giving them more control over how their data is used and shared. It also impacts online service providers, such as social media companies and e-commerce websites, by requiring them to change their data collection and sharing practices.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
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Documents
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Bill Details
Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.