WA HB 1020: Bill House
Washington HB 1020 introduces new data privacy regulations affecting consumer privacy rights and data broker operations.
Aforeworn detected this change in the US State Data-Privacy Laws space on September 2, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Multistate retailers, adtech/data brokers, SaaS platforms, and privacy consultants operating in Washington. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: To be determined upon final passage and effective date of the bill.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors US State Data-Privacy Laws continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
New regulations on consumer data privacy, including opt-out provisions and requirements for data minimization.
Who it affects
Multistate retailers, adtech/data brokers, SaaS platforms, and privacy consultants operating in Washington.
What you must do
Review and update data handling practices to comply with new privacy regulations.
Deadline
To be determined upon final passage and effective date of the bill.
Source: https://wslwebservices.leg.wa.gov/legislationservice.asmx/GetLegislationByYear?year=2026
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