H8119

Prohibits warrantless purchases of personal data in connection with any criminal, civil, or other investigatory or enforcement activity.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8119 prohibits law enforcement from purchasing personal data without a warrant for criminal, civil, or investigatory activities.

Rhode Island H8119 aims to protect personal privacy by prohibiting law enforcement from purchasing personal data from third parties without a warrant. This includes various types of personal data such as name, location, financial, and health information. Exceptions are made for situations where a warrant is already in place, exigent circumstances, or when the data is publicly available. The bill also mandates the destruction of any unlawfully obtained data and allows for legal action against violations.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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8
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 24

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 24

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 20

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary