Health and Location Data Protection Act of 2026
To prohibit data brokers from selling and transferring certain sensitive data.
The Health and Location Data Protection Act of 2026 aims to protect personal data by stopping data brokers from selling and sharing certain sensitive information. This includes health data and location information, which many people consider highly private. If passed, the bill would make it illegal for data brokers to trade this type of data without consent. This law would primarily affect consumers by giving them more control over their personal information and reducing the risk of misuse by companies.
Currently, the bill has just been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for further review. This means it is in the early stages of the legislative process. The bill was introduced on June 25, 2026, and is sponsored by several Democrats, with Mary Gay Scanlon as the primary sponsor.
The recent history of the bill includes its introduction in the House and its referral to the relevant committee. There have been no further actions taken yet, but the bill is now being reviewed by committee members who will decide its next steps.
