Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5361: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ELECTRONIC INFORMATION AND DATA PRIVACY ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5361 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ELECTRONIC INFORMATION AND DATA PRIVACY ACT. Primary sponsor: Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), David Place (Republican), Leo Felix (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2025): 04/24/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires law enforcement agencies to obtain search warrants for electronic information, data, location information and other identifying information of subscribers and customers, except in specified circumstances.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/24/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/24/2025)
- 02/07/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary