Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7936: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PUBLIC HEALTH DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 7936 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PUBLIC HEALTH DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION ACT. Primary sponsor: June Speakman (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Sherry Roberts (Republican), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): 03/19/2026 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.
Creates the public health data privacy and protection act to regulate the reporting of information relating to reportable disease data in the possession of the department of health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Sherry Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2026)
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services