HB 5221 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

CONSUMER DATA PRIVACY ACT

Summary
Creates the Consumer Data Privacy Act. Sets forth provisions concerning agreements between personal data processors and controllers. Provides for consumer personal data rights, including the right to opt out of the processing of personal data concerning the consumer for purposes of targeted advertising, the sale of personal data, or profiling in furtherance of automated decisions that produce legal effects. Sets forth provisions concerning the responsibilities of controllers; requirements for small businesses; and data privacy and protection assessments. Provides for civil penalties. Preempts home rule. Amends the Freedom of Information Act to make a conforming change. Effective January 1, 2027.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2026 Last action Mar 27, 2026
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Mar 27, 2026
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, & IT Committee
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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