Troutman Pepper Locke State Attorneys General Monitor – November 20, 2025

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State Attorneys General Monitor analyzes regulatory actions by state AGs and other state administrative agencies throughout the nation. Contributors to this newsletter and related blog include attorneys experienced in regulatory enforcement, litigation, and compliance. Also visit our State Attorneys General Monitor microsite.

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Troutman Pepper Locke Spotlight

2026 State Attorney General Elections: What You Need to Know
By Clayton Friedman, Ashley L. Taylor, Jr., Chris Carlson, Blake Christopher, and Nick Gouverneur

The 2026 election season is poised to bring substantial changes to the roster of state attorneys general. With over 30 races, including high-stakes contests in Texas and Florida, the outcomes of these state AG elections are set to significantly influence legal and policy outcomes across the nation. These elections will not only shape the legal landscape but also impact businesses and industries that operate within these states.

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Multistate State AG News

Key Takeaways From California, Connecticut, and New York’s $5.1M Settlement With Education Technology Company
By Troutman Pepper Locke State Attorneys General Team, Angelo A. Stio III, and Kaitlin Clemens

On November 6, California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta, Connecticut AG William Tong, and New York AG Letitia James announced a $5.1 million settlement with Illuminate Education, Inc. (Illuminate), an educational technology company that offers K-12 software solutions that enable schools and school districts to track student attendance and grades, and monitor academic progress, behavior, and mental health.

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Single State AG News

New York Begins Enforcing Algorithmic Pricing Disclosure Act
By Troutman Pepper Locke State Attorneys General Team and Sydney Goldberg

On November 10, New York’s Algorithmic Pricing Disclosure Act officially took effect, requiring businesses that use individuals’ personal data to set prices to comply with the act’s disclosure requirements. New York Attorney General (AG) Letitia James, charged with enforcement of this new law, has stated that enforcement is a top priority and has urged businesses to comply and consumers to report any violations.

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AG of the Week

Letitia James, New York

Letitia James is the 67th attorney general (AG) of the state of New York. Elected in 2018, she has focused on protecting vulnerable residents and ensuring accountability for individuals and companies that violate state laws. During her first term, James secured more than $7.5 billion for New York, including more than $2.5 billion from opioid manufacturers and distributors for their roles in the opioid epidemic. Her office has removed more than 4,000 guns from New York communities, dismantled numerous drug and gun trafficking rings, and taken legal action to curb the spread of ghost guns.

Prior to serving as AG, James was the public advocate for New York City, where her tenure saw the passage of more legislation than all previous public advocates combined, including a law banning questions about salary history in the employment process to address the gender wage gap. Before her role as public advocate, James represented Brooklyn’s 35th Council District in the New York City Council for a decade, where she passed the Safe Housing Act to improve living conditions for tenants in the city’s worst buildings. Earlier in her career, she led the Brooklyn Regional Office of the New York State AG’s office and began her legal career as a public defender at the Legal Aid Society.

James is a graduate of Lehman College and Howard University School of Law and is a lifelong Brooklyn resident.

New York AG in the News:

• James issued a consumer alert to New York residents, reminding them of their utilities rights as temperatures start to drop.

• James released a statement supporting the Northern District of New York dismissal of the U.S. Department of Justice’s lawsuit challenging New York’s Protect Our Courts Act.

• James urged the federal government to extend Temporary Protected Status to Jamaicans following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa.

Upcoming AG Events

• November: AGA | International Delegation | Tokyo, Japan

• December: DAGA | Holiday Party | Washington, D.C.

• December: NAAG | 2025 Capital Forum | Washington, D.C.

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