Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 232: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- STUDENT COMPUTER DEVICE PRIVACY
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 232 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- STUDENT COMPUTER DEVICE PRIVACY. Primary sponsor: Sam Bell (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2025): 03/19/2025 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 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 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/19/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2025)
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Education