H7509

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

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7509 amends the Identity Theft Protection Act by redefining terms and increasing penalties for violations.

Rhode Island H7509 amends the Identity Theft Protection Act by eliminating existing definitions for "classified data" and "personal information" and establishing a new definition for "personally identifiable information." The act also adds the division of enterprise technology strategy and services (ETSS) or successor state agency, or successor to the chief digital officer to the notification requirement provisions. Additionally, it raises the penalty provisions for violations. The act will take effect on July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 10

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 10

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 6

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)

Feb 4

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary