H7032

Prohibits an educational institution or school district from accessing or using location data for tracking a student's institutional device or personal device, except in limited circumstances.

Chamber Passed·4/14/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7032 prohibits educational institutions from tracking students' devices without consent, except in emergencies or with a warrant.

Rhode Island H7032 establishes strict privacy protections for students' devices. It prohibits educational institutions and school districts from accessing or using location data for tracking a student's institutional or personal device, except in limited circumstances. These exceptions include when a judicial warrant is issued, when the student or their guardian consents, or when there is a suspected imminent threat to life or safety.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 68–0 · Apr 14
Current
Education Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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10
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

68 Yea

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0 Nay

7 Not Voting

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Calendar

Apr 8

12:00 AM

House Innovation, Internet, & Technology Consideration

Mar 5

12:00 AM

House Innovation, Internet, & Technology Hearing

History

May 1

Senate

Referred to Senate Education

Apr 14

House

House read and passed

Apr 10

House

Placed on House Calendar (04/14/2026)