Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7208: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ELECTRONIC INFORMATION AND DATA PRIVACY ACT

In committee Last action February 11, 2026: 02/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7208 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ELECTRONIC INFORMATION AND DATA PRIVACY ACT. Primary sponsor: Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), David Place (Republican), Leo Felix (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): 02/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joshua Giraldo (Democratic); Cherie Cruz (Democratic); Brandon Potter (Democratic); Rebecca Kislak (Democratic); and 6 more.