Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7639: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- GENETIC INFORMATION PRIVACY ACT
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7639 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW--GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- GENETIC INFORMATION PRIVACY ACT. Primary sponsor: Megan Cotter (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), David Place (Republican), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 19, 2026): 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company, as defined, to provide a consumer with certain information regarding the company’s policies and procedures regarding use of genetic data.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/09/2026 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/05/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026)
- 05/19/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 05/15/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/19/2026)
- 05/01/2026 Referred to Senate Commerce
- 04/28/2026 House read and passed
- 04/24/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/28/2026)
- 04/09/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/09/2026)
- 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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