S.3256

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.

Chamber Passed·6/4/26
Introduced Text

Establishes the Public Health Data Privacy and Protection Act to regulate the reporting of reportable disease data held by the Rhode Island.

The Public Health Data Privacy and Protection Act regulates the reporting of reportable disease data held by the Rhode Island Department of Health. It defines terms such as "de-identified data" and "line-level data." The act restricts the release of line-level data to specific purposes, including public health activities, research, and as required by federal law. It mandates confidentiality protections and outlines conditions for data use, security, retention, and destruction.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 37–0 · Jun 4
Current
Health & Human Services Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 2

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Consideration

May 21

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Jun 5

House

Referred to House Health & Human Services

Jun 4

Senate

Senate read and passed

Jun 2

Senate

Committee recommends passage