Troutman Pepper Locke State Attorneys General Monitor – July 16, 2026

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Troutman Pepper Locke Spotlight

Justices’ Ruling Alters Playing Field For State Subpoena Suits

By Ashley L. Taylor, Jr., Matthew Berns, and Monica Coscia

The U.S. Supreme Court’s April 29 decision in First Choice Women’s Resource Centers v. Davenport will invite more federal challenges to state subpoenas. But First Choice focuses on only one of the procedural defenses that state regulators most often raise to avoid the merits of federal challenges to their subpoenas: standing and ripeness, Younger abstention and claim preclusion.

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Single-State AG News

New Jersey Signals Focus on ‘Junk Fees’ Regulation and Enforcement

By Troutman Pepper Locke State Attorneys General Team

In June, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill and Attorney General (AG) Jennifer Davenport announced a new statewide initiative on “junk fees.” With this announcement, New Jersey joins other states that have targeted “junk fees” as part of a broader focus on affordability.

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New Jersey Enacts the Nation’s Costliest Data Broker Law Yet

By Troutman Pepper Locke State Attorneys General Team, Laura Hamady, and Shelby Dolen

On June 30, 2026, New Jersey enacted legislation A5328 (P.L.2026, c.25), which will expose a broad swath of U.S. companies to data broker registration fees ranging from $5,000 to $1.5 million annually. The new legislation is not limited to data brokers in the conventional sense. It applies generally to any company that sells or licenses personal data of New Jersey residents, including those with direct customer relationships. Much of the law takes effect immediately, so companies should begin reviewing the requirements now to comply.

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Florida AG and Roku Resolve Children’s Data Privacy Enforcement Action

By Troutman Pepper Locke State Attorneys General Team and Laura Hamady

On June 26, 2026, Florida Attorney General (AG) James Uthmeier and Roku, Inc. announced a negotiated resolution of Florida’s enforcement action filed under the Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR). Under the agreement, Roku will enhance its child protection features by giving parents greater control over their children’s streaming experience. The resolution includes no finding of wrongdoing and no civil fine.

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Upcoming AG Events

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• September: DAGA | Policy Conference | Detroit, MI
  

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