Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8119: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- WARRANTLESS PURCHASES OF PERSONAL DATA -- THE 4TH AMENDMENT IS NOT FOR SALE ACT

In committee Last action March 24, 2026: 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 8119 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- WARRANTLESS PURCHASES OF PERSONAL DATA -- THE 4TH AMENDMENT IS NOT FOR SALE ACT. Primary sponsor: David Place (Republican), Leo Felix (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: David Place (Republican); Leo Felix (Democratic); Carol McEntee (Democratic); Jose Batista (Democratic); and 5 more.