H7936

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.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Establishes the Public Health Data Privacy and Protection Act to regulate reportable disease data.

The Public Health Data Privacy and Protection Act regulates the reporting of information relating to reportable disease data in the possession of the Rhode Island Department of Health. It defines terms such as "de-identified data" and "line-level data" and outlines confidentiality protections. The act specifies authorized releases of data, including for public health purposes, research, and collaboration with other health authorities. It also restricts the release of line-level data for non-public health purposes and mandates compliance with state and federal privacy laws.

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Where it stands

Current
Health & Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 19

12:00 AM

House Health & Human Services Hearing

History

Mar 19

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 13

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services