Technology (Consumer Data Protection)

died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SB 2766: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- RHODE ISLAND DELETE ACT

Requires any entity that knowingly collects, shares or sells to third parties the personal data of a consumer to register with the department of business regulations and permits for the consumer to request deletion of the personal data.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens data privacy by requiring entities to register when selling consumer data and enabling deletion requests, protecting digital rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 7936: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PUBLIC HEALTH DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION ACT

Creates the public health data privacy and protection act to regulate the reporting of information relating to reportable disease data in the possession of the department of health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes data privacy protections for public health information, aligning with patient rights protection in healthcare.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes data privacy protections for public health data, directly aligning with technology policy on data privacy regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 2428: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES

SB 2428 prohibits retailers in Rhode Island from using dynamic or surveillance pricing practices - where prices change based on consumer data or behavior - to sell goods or services to individual consumers. It directly affects retailers (including online sellers) operating within the state, requiring them to set fixed prices rather than algorithmically adjusted ones. The bill defines "price" broadly to include all costs and fees, and aligns with existing deceptive trade practices laws by banning tactics that mislead consumers about pricing. This law takes effect on January 1, 2026, and expires on March 31, 2026, pending further legislative action.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits algorithmic pricing using consumer data, aligning with deceptive trade practices to protect consumers from data-driven price discrimination.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 7639: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- GENETIC INFORMATION PRIVACY ACT

Requires a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company, as defined, to provide a consumer with certain information regarding the company’s policies and procedures regarding use of genetic data.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires genetic testing companies to disclose data policies, protecting consumer privacy in healthcare services per patient rights indicators.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates genetic testing companies to disclose data policies, directly protecting consumer data privacy per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 2638: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION ACT OF 2015

Amends the Identity Theft Protection Act by eliminating current definitions and establishing new definitions. This act also raises the penalty provisions for violations.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRaises penalties for identity theft violations, strengthening enforcement under criminal justice laws per bill's penalty provisions amendment.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyStrengthening identity theft penalties directly enhances data privacy protections, a core aspect of technology policy as defined in the topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 8119: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- WARRANTLESS PURCHASES OF PERSONAL DATA -- THE 4TH AMENDMENT IS NOT FOR SALE ACT

HB 8119 prohibits state law enforcement agencies and other entities from purchasing personal data without a warrant for any criminal, civil, or investigatory activity. It directly affects government agencies that might otherwise buy location records, browsing history, or other sensitive personal information from third-party data brokers. The bill’s key provision requires a court-issued warrant before any agency can obtain such data, aligning with Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches. This applies to all enforcement actions, including investigations into crimes or civil matters, without exception.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits warrantless law enforcement data purchases, strengthening Fourth Amendment protections and civil privacy rights in criminal investigations.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits warrantless purchase of personal data by government, requiring court warrants to strengthen Fourth Amendment protections against unwarranted data access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Law Enforcement Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 19, 2026

SB 2203: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- GENETIC INFORMATION PRIVACY ACT

Requires a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company, as defined, to provide a consumer with certain information regarding the company’s policies and procedures regarding use of genetic data.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates transparency for genetic data use, strengthening consumer privacy protections in genetic testing services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Jan 16, 2026

SB 2129: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM AND GENDER AFFIRMING CARE HEALTH DATA PRIVACY ACT

Classifies, research, intent and interest in healthcare services as protected healthcare data. Adds responsibilities for regulated entities that seek to collect and share consumer data including a requirement for specific and conspicuous consumer consent.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects patient privacy for reproductive and gender-affirming care data through mandatory consent requirements, aligning with patient rights protections in healthcare.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates explicit consent for health data sharing and classifies healthcare data as protected, directly strengthening data privacy protections in technology-related healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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died · Rhode Island · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 7208: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ELECTRONIC INFORMATION AND DATA PRIVACY ACT

Requires law enforcement agencies to obtain search warrants for electronic information, data, location information and other identifying information of subscribers and customers, except in specified circumstances.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires law enforcement to obtain warrants for electronic data, protecting privacy rights and enhancing accountability in criminal procedure.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires warrants for law enforcement access to electronic data, strengthening privacy protections per bill's core mandate.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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