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S 6797

Prohibits data brokers from selling the personal information of current and former military servicemembers

2025 Regular Session Introduced by James Skoufis

Prohibits data brokers from selling the personal information of active and former servicemembers, strengthening privacy protections for military personnel.

REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
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Bill Summary · S 6797

Bill S 6797 — Summary

Overview

  • Bill Number: S 6797
  • Title: Prohibits data brokers from selling the personal information of current and former military servicemembers
  • Status: Referred to the Consumer Protection committee
  • Introduced: March 24, 2025
  • Sponsor: James Skoufis (primary)
  • Classification: Bill (legislative measure)
  • Related Bill: S 9540 (prior-session)

What the bill would do

  • The core provision of S 6797 would bar data brokers from selling the personal information of individuals who are currently serving in the military as well as those who have previously served. This signals a targeted privacy protection aimed at a specific, protected class of individuals.

Key provisions (as indicated by the available information)

  • Prohibition on the sale of personal information by data brokers for current and former servicemembers.
  • The text provided does not include detailed definitions, scope, exemptions, or penalties. Therefore, specific terms such as who qualifies as a “data broker,” what constitutes “personal information,” allowable uses, enforcement mechanisms, or penalties are not described in the information available.

Who would be affected

  • Data brokers that collect, license, or sell consumer data would be directly restricted from selling the personal information of active-duty and retired military personnel.
  • Current and former servicemembers would receive enhanced privacy protections from targeted data brokerage practices.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill has been referred to the Consumer Protection committee, indicating it is in the early stages of the legislative process.
  • The introduction date is March 24, 2025; legislative actions listed show the same referral date (potential duplication in the record).

Legislative context

  • Sponsor: James Skoufis (primary).
  • Related legislation: S 9540 (prior-session) suggests there was related or predecessor activity in a prior session, indicating ongoing interest in military privacy protections within the same policy area.

Potential impact and considerations

  • If enacted, the bill would strengthen privacy protections for military personnel by limiting a data broker’s ability to monetize their personal information.
  • The broader impact on the data broker industry could include compliance costs, adjustments to data sale practices, and potential changes to marketing and analytics workflows.
  • Without the bill text, details on enforcement, penalties, safe harbors, or exemptions remain unknown.

Next steps for readers

  • Monitor updates on the bill’s progression from the Consumer Protection committee.
  • Review the final bill text for precise definitions (e.g., what qualifies as a “data broker,” what constitutes “personal information”), exemptions, enforcement mechanisms, and penalties.
  • Consider how similar protections might interact with existing state consumer privacy laws and any related federal considerations.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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