Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6062: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- PRIVACY PROTECTIONS FOR LOCATION INFORMATION DERIVED FROM ELECTRONIC DEVICES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6062 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- PRIVACY PROTECTIONS FOR LOCATION INFORMATION DERIVED FROM ELECTRONIC DEVICES. Primary sponsor: Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 27, 2025): 03/27/2025 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.
Establishes a new chapter for privacy protections for location information derived from electronic devices. DBR would be responsible for promulgating rules and regulations to implement administer and enforce this chapter.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Teresa Tanzi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/27/2025)
- 03/12/2025 Introduced, referred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology