In one paragraph
Illinois's SB 3548 (104th General Assembly) would create the Consumer Data Privacy Act, giving consumers rights to confirm whether personal data is processed, correct and delete it, obtain a copy, and opt out of targeted advertising, data sales or profiling. It would apply to persons controlling or processing data of at least 100,000 consumers, with Attorney General enforcement. Last action: re-referred to Assignments May 22, 2026.
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What it means for business
Not law. If enacted, covered businesses would have to honor consumer data rights, including opt-outs of profiling, and face Attorney General enforcement.
Key provisions
- Would create the Consumer Data Privacy Act with consumer rights to confirm, correct, delete and obtain a copy of personal data
- Consumers could opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of data, or profiling
- Per the synopsis, applies to persons doing business in Illinois or targeting Illinois residents that in a calendar year control or process personal data of at least 100,000 consumers, or of fewer consumers while deriving over 50% of gross revenue from selling personal data
- The Attorney General would have exclusive enforcement authority, and a Consumer Privacy Fund would be administered by that Office
- Would exempt data protection impact assessments from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act
- Status: Rule 3-9(a) re-referral to Assignments on May 22, 2026 (also for Senate Committee Amendment No. 1)
Latest legislative action
May 22, 2026. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Susan Rezin R | Sponsor | SD-038 |
Amendments (1)
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Senate Amendment 001 Not adopted 2026-02-24
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