Seven Years in the Making: Oklahoma Enacting Comprehensive Consumer Privacy Law

by TCPA Practice Group, Troutman Admin, LLP - The National Law Review

Senate Bill 546 cleared the Oklahoma House 84–4, positioning the state to become the 21st to enact a comprehensive privacy framework.

After nearly a decade of legislative effort, Oklahoma moved decisively toward enacting a comprehensive consumer data privacy law on February 19, 2026, when the Oklahoma House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 546 by an overwhelming 84–4 vote. The bill, authored by Senator Brent Howard (R) and co-sponsored by House Majority Leader Josh West (R), now awaits Senate concurrence on House amendments before proceeding to Governor Kevin Stitt for signature.

Read more: https://natlawreview.com/article/seven-years-making-oklahoma-enacting-comprehensive-consumer-privacy-law

Senate committee set to debate consumer privacy law Thursday

by Alison Kuznitz - Worcester Business Journal

Senate Democrats are ready to act on an omnibus data privacy bill that would install restrictions on the type of information that companies can collect, block the sale of personal sensitive data, and insulate children from targeted advertising.

The Senate Ways and Means Committee on Thursday approved a redrafted Massachusetts Data Privacy Act (S 2608), with the branch expected to debate and vote on the legislation on Thursday, Sept. 25.

Read more: https://www.wbjournal.com/article/senate-committee-set-to-debate-consumer-privacy-law-thursday

Tennessee Shares New Guide for Upcoming Consumer Privacy Law

The law gives people more control over how businesses collect, use, and store their personal information

The state attorney general’s office has released a new guide to help consumers and businesses understand a new state law that protects personal data. The Tennessee Information Protection Act will take effect on July 1.

Read more: https://www.nfib.com/news/news/tennessee-shares-new-guide-for-upcoming-consumer-privacy-law/