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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8119: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- WARRANTLESS PURCHASES OF PERSONAL DATA -- THE 4TH AMENDMENT IS NOT FOR SALE ACT

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 8119 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- WARRANTLESS PURCHASES OF PERSONAL DATA -- THE 4TH AMENDMENT IS NOT FOR SALE ACT. Primary sponsor: David Place (Republican), Leo Felix (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): 03/24/2026 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.

Prohibits warrantless purchases of personal data in connection with any criminal, civil, or other investigatory or enforcement activity.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
David PlacePrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse47
Leo FelixPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse61
Carol McEnteePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse33
Jose BatistaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse12
Matthew DawsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse65
David MoralesPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse7
Edith AjelloPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse1
Jason KnightPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse67
Brandon PotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 03/20/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)
  3. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source