State Legislators Argue Against Federal Preemption in House Effort
A bipartisan group of state legislators recently met with the House Commerce Committee’s privacy working group and advocated for “minimal or no federal preemption,” the National Conference of State Legislatures said in a post Monday.
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NCSL said the session followed an open comment period (see 2502240055).
“The legislators noted that across the country, state-level privacy protections have increasingly aligned around core principles, creating a more consistent framework for both consumers and businesses, and helping to counter the tech industry’s claims that a confusing patchwork of laws makes compliance difficult,” said NCSL. The organization “underscored the importance of preserving state flexibility in any federal approach, particularly advocating for minimal or no federal preemption.”