Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5176: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- STUDENT COMPUTER DEVICE PRIVACY
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Plain-language summary
HB 5176 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- STUDENT COMPUTER DEVICE PRIVACY. Primary sponsor: Megan Cotter (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 21, 2025): 03/21/2025 Referred to Senate Education.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits an educational institution or school district from accessing or using location data for tracking a student's institutional device or personal device, except in limited circumstances.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/21/2025 Referred to Senate Education
- 03/11/2025 House passed Sub A
- 03/07/2025 Placed on House Calendar (03/11/2025)
- 03/06/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 03/05/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for consideration (03/06/2025)
- 02/11/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/11/2025)
- 01/24/2025 Introduced, referred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology