State AGs Intensify Enforcement; New Privacy Laws Proliferate
Key Questions
What was the Supreme Court ruling on Texas age verification law?
SCOTUS allowed the Texas age verification law to remain in effect. This decision supports ongoing state efforts to regulate online age restrictions.
How many states now have comprehensive privacy laws following recent enactments?
Louisiana passed the 22nd comprehensive privacy law and Vermont enacted the 23rd state privacy law. Illinois also became the third state to regulate AI, with CTDPA amendments effective July 1.
What key CCPA changes take effect in 2026?
CCPA updates include a shift to punitive enforcement, the sunset of B2B and employee exemptions, and ADMT rules coming into effect. Additional developments include the KIDS Act passing the House and a $45M NM AG settlement with Block/Cash App.
SCOTUS allows Texas age verification law. CTDPA amendments effective July 1. Illinois third state to regulate AI. Vermont 23rd state law. Louisiana 22nd comprehensive privacy law. Arkansas unconditional ban on under-16 ad tracking. CCPA 2026 updates: punitive enforcement shift, B2B/employee exemptions sunset, ADMT rules in effect. New Jersey data broker law delayed. KIDS Act passed House. FTC settlement on deceptive AI marketing. NM AG settlement with Block/Cash App ($45M). Ad tech must audit CMP implementations and data flows.