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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2129: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM AND GENDER AFFIRMING CARE HEALTH DATA PRIVACY 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

SB 2129 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM AND GENDER AFFIRMING CARE HEALTH DATA PRIVACY ACT. Primary sponsor: Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 16, 2026): 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Classifies, research, intent and interest in healthcare services as protected healthcare data. Adds responsibilities for regulated entities that seek to collect and share consumer data including a requirement for specific and conspicuous consumer consent.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Lammis VargasPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate28
Jake BissaillonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate1
Jonathon AcostaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate16
Lori UrsoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate8
Bob BrittoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate18
Mark McKenneyPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate30
John BurkePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate9
Victoria GuPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate38
Melissa MurrayPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate24
Matt LaMountainPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate31

“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. 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

Sources

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