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AI Summary
This bill enhances consumer privacy by regulating data brokers, prohibiting the sale of precise geolocation data, requiring disclosures on algorithmic pricing, and requiring manufacturers to affix tariff cost estimates to new automobiles.
Business Impact
If you operate with data brokers or use facial recognition technology in Connecticut, you must comply with new privacy regulations or face penalties.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
Connecticut's SB00004 strengthens consumer privacy protections by regulating data brokers, prohibiting the sale of precise geolocation data, requiring disclosures on algorithmic pricing, and requiring manufacturers to affix tariff cost estimates to new automobiles. It also establishes an accessible deletion mechanism program and grants additional rights concerning profiling decisions.
Key Provisions
- Registration requirement for data brokers
- Establishment of an accessible consumer data deletion mechanism program
- Mandatory disclosures for personalized algorithmic pricing
- Definition and new requirements for facial recognition technology
- Prohibition on the sale of precise geolocation data
- Amendments to the Connecticut Data Privacy Act
- Requirement for manufacturers to affix tariff cost estimates to new automobiles
- Restrictions on automated license plate reader information in state and municipal contracts
- Elimination of entity-level exemption for certain employment processing decisions
- Provision of additional consumer rights concerning profiling decisions
Latest Legislative Action
Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 61)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Hughes D | Sponsor | HD-135 |
| Anthony Nolan D | Sponsor | HD-039 |
| Bob Godfrey D | Sponsor | HD-110 |
| Brandon Chafee D | Sponsor | HD-033 |
| Catherine Osten D | Sponsor | SD-019 |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 5)
H ·
House Roll Call Vote 205 AS AMENDED ·
May 4, 2026
141 Yea
6 Nay
4 Other
Passed ✓
S ·
Senate Roll Call Vote 144 ·
Apr 23, 2026
31 Yea
4 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
J ·
APP Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) ·
Apr 17, 2026
40 Yea
13 Nay
Passed ✓
Amendments (3)
Senate LCO Amendment #4076 (D)
Pending
2026-04-14
Senate LCO Amendment #4531 (D)
Pending
2026-04-22
Senate Schedule A LCO# 4531 (D)
Pending
2026-04-22
Compliance Checklist
Register as a data broker
Who: Data brokers operating in Connecticut
Penalty: Fines for non-compliance
Who: Data brokers operating in Connecticut
Penalty: Fines for non-compliance
Implement a consumer data deletion mechanism
Who: Businesses using consumer data
Penalty: Fines for non-compliance
Who: Businesses using consumer data
Penalty: Fines for non-compliance
Disclose algorithmic pricing practices
Who: Manufacturers and retailers using algorithmic pricing
Penalty: Fines for non-compliance
Who: Manufacturers and retailers using algorithmic pricing
Penalty: Fines for non-compliance
Full Legal Analysis
SB00004 introduces several significant changes to consumer privacy laws in Connecticut. It requires data brokers to register, ensuring transparency in their operations. The bill mandates the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to create an accessible deletion mechanism program for consumers to remove their data from databases. Additionally, it addresses the use of facial recognition technology by defining it and establishing new compliance requirements. The bill also enhances consumer rights regarding profiling and prohibits the sale, sharing, transfer, or allowance of access to precise geolocation data. It amends the definition of 'publicly available information' in the Connecticut Data Privacy Act and eliminates the entity-level exemption for certain processing decisions concerning employment. The bill requires manufacturers to affix tariff cost estimates to new automobiles and mandates certain state and municipal contracts to restrict the sale, sharing, transfer, or allowance of access to automated license plate reader information. Businesses that utilize these technologies may need to prepare for compliance. The bill requires disclosures regarding the use of personalized algorithmic pricing, providing consumers with clearer rights regarding their data, including additional rights concerning certain profiling decisions. Companies must be proactive in understanding these changes and adjusting their practices accordingly.
Official Source
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