Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7032: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- STUDENT COMPUTER DEVICE PRIVACY
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Plain-language summary
HB 7032 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- STUDENT COMPUTER DEVICE PRIVACY. Primary sponsor: Brandon Potter (Democratic), Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Casimiro, Megan Cotter (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2026): 05/01/2026 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 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| 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
- 05/01/2026 Referred to Senate Education
- 04/14/2026 House read and passed
- 04/10/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/14/2026)
- 04/08/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/08/2026)
- 03/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2026)
- 01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology