H7957

Prohibits the compelled production of a private key as it relates to a digital asset, digital identity or other interest or right.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7957 prohibits the compelled production of a private key related to digital assets or identities.

Rhode Island H7957 establishes a prohibition on the compelled production of a private key related to digital assets, digital identities, or other interests or rights. This law aims to protect individuals from being forced to disclose their private keys in legal proceedings, except in cases where a public key is unavailable or unable to disclose necessary information. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Innovation, Internet, & Technology Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 5

12:00 AM

House Innovation, Internet, & Technology Hearing

History

Mar 5

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology

Feb 27

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2026)