CT SB 1295
Connecticut SB 1295 (Enhanced CTDPA)
Creates COMPLETE BAN on targeted advertising to under-18s regardless of consent. Requires AI impact assessments. Connecticut issued first CTDPA fine ($85,000) in 2025.
Jurisdiction
Connecticut
Enacted
Jun 25, 2025
Effective
Jul 1, 2026
Enforcement
Connecticut Attorney General
Why It Matters
Complete advertising ban for minors is stricter than most states. Active enforcement shows teeth.
At a Glance
Applies to
Harms addressed
Requires
Who Must Comply
- Controllers processing Connecticut residents' data
Obligations fall on:
Safety Provisions
- COMPLETE BAN on targeted advertising to under-18s
- AI impact assessments required
- Profiling restrictions for minors
- Dark pattern prohibitions
- Enhanced consent requirements for sensitive data
Compliance & Enforcement
Key Dates
Jul 1, 2026
All provisions take effect
Penalties
$5K/violation
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Connecticut
Focus Areas
Compliance Help
Requires ZERO targeted advertising to minors; AI impact assessment documentation; no profiling of minors; no dark patterns.
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APA
Connecticut. (2025). Connecticut SB 1295 (Enhanced CTDPA).
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Last updated February 17, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.